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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.60, 1,311.78 and 752.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.60, 1,311.78 and 752.07 is: 1,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.60 : 1,311.78 = 752.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.60/1,311.78 = 752.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.60x = 1,311.78 × 752.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.60x = 986,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,550.38/951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.73

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