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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.39, 1,327.05 and 751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.39, 1,327.05 and 751.10 is: 1,037.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.39 : 1,327.05 = 751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.39/1,327.05 = 751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.39x = 1,327.05 × 751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.39x = 996,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,747.26/960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.86

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