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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.18, 1,445.28 and 732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.18, 1,445.28 and 732.43 is: 1,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.18 : 1,445.28 = 732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.18/1,445.28 = 732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.18x = 1,445.28 × 732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.18x = 1,058,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,566.43/964.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.89

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