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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.72, 1,331.39 and 755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.72, 1,331.39 and 755.08 is: 1,040.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.72 : 1,331.39 = 755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.72/1,331.39 = 755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.72x = 1,331.39 × 755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.72x = 1,005,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,304.52/965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.99

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