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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.55, 1,331.19 and 740.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.55, 1,331.19 and 740.82 is: 1,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.55 : 1,331.19 = 740.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.55/1,331.19 = 740.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.55x = 1,331.19 × 740.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.55x = 986,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,172.18/965.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.36

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