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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.06, 1,332.43 and 740.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.06, 1,332.43 and 740.59 is: 1,022.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.06 : 1,332.43 = 740.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.06/1,332.43 = 740.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.06x = 1,332.43 × 740.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.06x = 986,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,784.33/965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.51

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