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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.20, 1,332.30 and 755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.20, 1,332.30 and 755.14 is: 1,042.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.20 : 1,332.30 = 755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.20/1,332.30 = 755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.20x = 1,332.30 × 755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.20x = 1,006,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,073.02/965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.35

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