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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.58, 1,330.43 and 740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.58, 1,330.43 and 740.48 is: 1,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.58 : 1,330.43 = 740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.58/1,330.43 = 740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.58x = 1,330.43 × 740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.58x = 985,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,146.45/964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.33

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