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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.51, 1,330.23 and 742.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.51, 1,330.23 and 742.03 is: 1,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.51 : 1,330.23 = 742.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.51/1,330.23 = 742.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.51x = 1,330.23 × 742.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.51x = 987,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,070.57/963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.45

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