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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.80, 1,312.80 and 765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.80, 1,312.80 and 765.60 is: 1,054.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.80 : 1,312.80 = 765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.80/1,312.80 = 765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.80x = 1,312.80 × 765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.80x = 1,005,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,079.68/952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.87

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