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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.80, 1,426.72 and 791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.80, 1,426.72 and 791.20 is: 1,184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.80 : 1,426.72 = 791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.80/1,426.72 = 791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.80x = 1,426.72 × 791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.80x = 1,128,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,820.86/952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.74

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