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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.36, 1,331.17 and 743.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.36, 1,331.17 and 743.83 is: 1,025.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.36 : 1,331.17 = 743.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.36/1,331.17 = 743.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.36x = 1,331.17 × 743.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.36x = 990,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,158.99/965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.69

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