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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.79, 1,326.24 and 775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.79, 1,326.24 and 775.08 is: 1,068.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.79 : 1,326.24 = 775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.79/1,326.24 = 775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.79x = 1,326.24 × 775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.79x = 1,027,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,942.10/961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.79

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