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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.04, 1,323.66 and 764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.04, 1,323.66 and 764.22 is: 1,052.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.04 : 1,323.66 = 764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.04/1,323.66 = 764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.04x = 1,323.66 × 764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.04x = 1,011,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,567.45/961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.58

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