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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.40, 1,328.44 and 752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.40, 1,328.44 and 752.10 is: 1,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.40 : 1,328.44 = 752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.40/1,328.44 = 752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.40x = 1,328.44 × 752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.40x = 999,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,119.72/961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.23

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