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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.16, 1,331.14 and 742.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.16, 1,331.14 and 742.68 is: 1,025.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.16 : 1,331.14 = 742.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.16/1,331.14 = 742.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.16x = 1,331.14 × 742.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.16x = 988,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,611.06/964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.36

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