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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.06, 1,320.50 and 764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.06, 1,320.50 and 764.23 is: 1,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.06 : 1,320.50 = 764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.06/1,320.50 = 764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.06x = 1,320.50 × 764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.06x = 1,009,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,165.72/961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.05

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