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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.94, 1,329.03 and 755.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.94, 1,329.03 and 755.58 is: 1,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.94 : 1,329.03 = 755.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.94/1,329.03 = 755.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.94x = 1,329.03 × 755.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.94x = 1,004,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,188.49/962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.84

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