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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.56, 1,442.10 and 674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.56, 1,442.10 and 674.12 is: 1,008.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.56 : 1,442.10 = 674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.56/1,442.10 = 674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.56x = 1,442.10 × 674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.56x = 972,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,148.45/963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.91

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