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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.06, 1,436.70 and 752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.06, 1,436.70 and 752.60 is: 1,127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.06 : 1,436.70 = 752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.06/1,436.70 = 752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.06x = 1,436.70 × 752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.06x = 1,081,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,260.42/959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.42

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