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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.76, 1,328.20 and 765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.76, 1,328.20 and 765.48 is: 1,056.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.76 : 1,328.20 = 765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.76/1,328.20 = 765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.76x = 1,328.20 × 765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.76x = 1,016,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,710.54/962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.04

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