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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.56, 1,427.92 and 807.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.56, 1,427.92 and 807.76 is: 1,209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.56 : 1,427.92 = 807.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.56/1,427.92 = 807.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.56x = 1,427.92 × 807.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.56x = 1,153,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,416.66/953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.59

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