Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.72, 1,326 and 764.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 959.72, 1,326 and 764.72 is: 1,056.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959.72 : 1,326 = 764.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959.72/1,326 = 764.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959.72x = 1,326 × 764.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959.72x = 1,014,018.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,014,018.72/959.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,056.58
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