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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.67, 1,442.73 and 731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.67, 1,442.73 and 731.20 is: 1,094.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.67 : 1,442.73 = 731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.67/1,442.73 = 731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.67x = 1,442.73 × 731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.67x = 1,054,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,924.18/963.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.69

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