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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.94, 1,309.91 and 793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.94, 1,309.91 and 793.52 is: 1,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.94 : 1,309.91 = 793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.94/1,309.91 = 793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.94x = 1,309.91 × 793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.94x = 1,039,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,437.86/950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.06

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