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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.63, 1,330.32 and 742.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.63, 1,330.32 and 742.10 is: 1,024.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.63 : 1,330.32 = 742.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.63/1,330.32 = 742.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.63x = 1,330.32 × 742.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.63x = 987,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,220.11/963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.48

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