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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.59, 1,332.50 and 767.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.59, 1,332.50 and 767.85 is: 1,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.59 : 1,332.50 = 767.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.59/1,332.50 = 767.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.59x = 1,332.50 × 767.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.59x = 1,023,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,156.29/964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.72

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