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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.07, 1,332.44 and 740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.07, 1,332.44 and 740.60 is: 1,022.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.07 : 1,332.44 = 740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.07/1,332.44 = 740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.07x = 1,332.44 × 740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.07x = 986,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,794.70/965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.51

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