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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.60, 1,343.88 and 742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.60, 1,343.88 and 742.32 is: 1,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.60 : 1,343.88 = 742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.60/1,343.88 = 742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.60x = 1,343.88 × 742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.60x = 997,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,589.00/975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.54

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