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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.46, 1,330.26 and 742.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.46, 1,330.26 and 742.06 is: 1,024.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.46 : 1,330.26 = 742.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.46/1,330.26 = 742.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.46x = 1,330.26 × 742.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.46x = 987,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,132.74/963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.57

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