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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.97, 1,330.37 and 754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.97, 1,330.37 and 754.32 is: 1,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.97 : 1,330.37 = 754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.97/1,330.37 = 754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.97x = 1,330.37 × 754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.97x = 1,003,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,520.93/964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.95

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