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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.24, 1,329.62 and 742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.24, 1,329.62 and 742.70 is: 1,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.24 : 1,329.62 = 742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.24/1,329.62 = 742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.24x = 1,329.62 × 742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.24x = 987,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,508.38/964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.13

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