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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.51, 1,323.50 and 750.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.51, 1,323.50 and 750.36 is: 1,033.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.51 : 1,323.50 = 750.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.51/1,323.50 = 750.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.51x = 1,323.50 × 750.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.51x = 993,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,101.46/960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.93

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