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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.48, 1,331.66 and 743.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.48, 1,331.66 and 743.08 is: 1,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.48 : 1,331.66 = 743.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.48/1,331.66 = 743.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.48x = 1,331.66 × 743.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.48x = 989,529.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,529.91/964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.97

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