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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.68, 1,317 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.68, 1,317 and 800.08 is: 1,104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.68 : 1,317 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.68/1,317 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.68x = 1,317 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.68x = 1,053,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,705.36/953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.88

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