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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.13, 1,325.74 and 751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.13, 1,325.74 and 751.98 is: 1,036.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.13 : 1,325.74 = 751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.13/1,325.74 = 751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.13x = 1,325.74 × 751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.13x = 996,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,929.97/962.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.17

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