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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.44, 1,329.72 and 756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.44, 1,329.72 and 756.08 is: 1,043.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.44 : 1,329.72 = 756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.44/1,329.72 = 756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.44x = 1,329.72 × 756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.44x = 1,005,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,374.70/963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.53

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