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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.42, 1,331.40 and 731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.42, 1,331.40 and 731.14 is: 1,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.42 : 1,331.40 = 731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.42/1,331.40 = 731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.42x = 1,331.40 × 731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.42x = 973,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,439.80/964.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.35

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