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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.30, 1,331.06 and 742.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.30, 1,331.06 and 742.96 is: 1,025.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.30 : 1,331.06 = 742.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.30/1,331.06 = 742.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.30x = 1,331.06 × 742.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.30x = 988,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,924.34/964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.54

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