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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.22, 1,330.98 and 755.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.22, 1,330.98 and 755.01 is: 1,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.22 : 1,330.98 = 755.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.22/1,330.98 = 755.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.22x = 1,330.98 × 755.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.22x = 1,004,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,903.21/965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.11

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