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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.76, 1,326.52 and 947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.76, 1,326.52 and 947.32 is: 1,301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.76 : 1,326.52 = 947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.76/1,326.52 = 947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.76x = 1,326.52 × 947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.76x = 1,256,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,638.93/965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.19

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