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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.75, 1,331.69 and 744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.75, 1,331.69 and 744.21 is: 1,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.75 : 1,331.69 = 744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.75/1,331.69 = 744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.75x = 1,331.69 × 744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.75x = 991,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,053.29/965.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.21

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