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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.32, 1,328.76 and 775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.32, 1,328.76 and 775.22 is: 1,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.32 : 1,328.76 = 775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.32/1,328.76 = 775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.32x = 1,328.76 × 775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.32x = 1,030,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,081.33/962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.41

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