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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.37, 1,445.03 and 745.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.37, 1,445.03 and 745.53 is: 1,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.37 : 1,445.03 = 745.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.37/1,445.03 = 745.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.37x = 1,445.03 × 745.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.37x = 1,077,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,309.98/964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.12

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