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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964, 1,330.50 and 731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964, 1,330.50 and 731.44 is: 1,009.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964 : 1,330.50 = 731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964/1,330.50 = 731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964x = 1,330.50 × 731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964x = 973,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,180.92/964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.52

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