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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.96, 1,325.90 and 750.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.96, 1,325.90 and 750.77 is: 1,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.96 : 1,325.90 = 750.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.96/1,325.90 = 750.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.96x = 1,325.90 × 750.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.96x = 995,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,441.19/960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.88

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