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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.52, 1,326.12 and 762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.52, 1,326.12 and 762.16 is: 1,052.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.52 : 1,326.12 = 762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.52/1,326.12 = 762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.52x = 1,326.12 × 762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.52x = 1,010,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,715.62/960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.26

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