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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.51, 1,332.99 and 744.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.51, 1,332.99 and 744.03 is: 1,027.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.51 : 1,332.99 = 744.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.51/1,332.99 = 744.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.51x = 1,332.99 × 744.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.51x = 991,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,784.55/965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.22

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