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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.58, 1,330.07 and 742.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.58, 1,330.07 and 742.25 is: 1,024.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.58 : 1,330.07 = 742.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.58/1,330.07 = 742.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.58x = 1,330.07 × 742.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.58x = 987,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,234.10/963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.55

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