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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,329.57 and 731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,329.57 and 731.28 is: 1,008.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,329.57 = 731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,329.57 = 731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,329.57 × 731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 972,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,287.95/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.01

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