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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.06, 1,327.52 and 786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.06, 1,327.52 and 786.76 is: 1,084.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.06 : 1,327.52 = 786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.06/1,327.52 = 786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.06x = 1,327.52 × 786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.06x = 1,044,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,439.64/963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.50

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