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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.06, 1,326.98 and 777.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.06, 1,326.98 and 777.51 is: 1,072.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.06 : 1,326.98 = 777.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.06/1,326.98 = 777.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.06x = 1,326.98 × 777.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.06x = 1,031,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,742.16/962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.44

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