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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.07, 1,332.30 and 743.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.07, 1,332.30 and 743.53 is: 1,026.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.07 : 1,332.30 = 743.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.07/1,332.30 = 743.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.07x = 1,332.30 × 743.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.07x = 990,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,605.02/965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.46

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