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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.92, 1,430.64 and 791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.92, 1,430.64 and 791.68 is: 1,187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.92 : 1,430.64 = 791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.92/1,430.64 = 791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.92x = 1,430.64 × 791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.92x = 1,132,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,609.08/953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.32

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