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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.52, 1,330.22 and 742.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.52, 1,330.22 and 742.04 is: 1,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.52 : 1,330.22 = 742.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.52/1,330.22 = 742.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.52x = 1,330.22 × 742.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.52x = 987,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,076.45/963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.45

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