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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.84, 1,429.92 and 789.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.84, 1,429.92 and 789.84 is: 1,186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.84 : 1,429.92 = 789.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.84/1,429.92 = 789.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.84x = 1,429.92 × 789.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.84x = 1,129,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,408.01/951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.55

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