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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.20, 1,332.36 and 756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.20, 1,332.36 and 756 is: 1,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.20 : 1,332.36 = 756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.20/1,332.36 = 756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.20x = 1,332.36 × 756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.20x = 1,007,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,264.16/966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.50

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