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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.80, 1,327.38 and 766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.80, 1,327.38 and 766.80 is: 1,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.80 : 1,327.38 = 766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.80/1,327.38 = 766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.80x = 1,327.38 × 766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.80x = 1,017,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,834.98/961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.26

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