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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.72, 1,325.75 and 751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.72, 1,325.75 and 751.44 is: 1,035.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.72 : 1,325.75 = 751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.72/1,325.75 = 751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.72x = 1,325.75 × 751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.72x = 996,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,221.58/961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.87

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