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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.51, 1,328.58 and 743.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.51, 1,328.58 and 743.01 is: 1,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.51 : 1,328.58 = 743.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.51/1,328.58 = 743.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.51x = 1,328.58 × 743.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.51x = 987,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,148.23/963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.53

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