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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,310.58 and 793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,310.58 and 793.44 is: 1,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,310.58 = 793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,310.58 = 793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,310.58 × 793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 1,039,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,866.60/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.93

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