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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.44, 1,331.84 and 744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.44, 1,331.84 and 744 is: 1,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.44 : 1,331.84 = 744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.44/1,331.84 = 744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.44x = 1,331.84 × 744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.44x = 990,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,888.96/965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.36

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