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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.76, 1,323.92 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.76, 1,323.92 and 751.28 is: 1,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.76 : 1,323.92 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.76/1,323.92 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.76x = 1,323.92 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.76x = 994,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,634.62/959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.34

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