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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.72, 1,324.77 and 750.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.72, 1,324.77 and 750.53 is: 1,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.72 : 1,324.77 = 750.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.72/1,324.77 = 750.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.72x = 1,324.77 × 750.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.72x = 994,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,273.00/960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.92

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