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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.52, 1,331.62 and 754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.52, 1,331.62 and 754.32 is: 1,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.52 : 1,331.62 = 754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.52/1,331.62 = 754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.52x = 1,331.62 × 754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.52x = 1,004,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,467.60/964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.42

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