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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,326.59 and 775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,326.59 and 775.86 is: 1,070.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,326.59 = 775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,326.59 = 775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,326.59 × 775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 1,029,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,248.12/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.86

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