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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.26, 1,332.10 and 551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.26, 1,332.10 and 551.26 is: 760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.26 : 1,332.10 = 551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.26/1,332.10 = 551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.26x = 1,332.10 × 551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.26x = 734,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,333.45/965.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.76

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