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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,332.52 and 743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,332.52 and 743.68 is: 1,026.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,332.52 = 743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,332.52 = 743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,332.52 × 743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 990,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,968.47/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.74

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