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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.50, 1,331.19 and 731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.50, 1,331.19 and 731.94 is: 1,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.50 : 1,331.19 = 731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.50/1,331.19 = 731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.50x = 1,331.19 × 731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.50x = 974,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,351.21/964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.21

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