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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,330.47 and 755.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,330.47 and 755.06 is: 1,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,330.47 = 755.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,330.47 = 755.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,330.47 × 755.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 1,004,578.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,578.03/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.74

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