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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,315.68 and 806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,315.68 and 806.96 is: 1,112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,315.68 = 806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,315.68 = 806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,315.68 × 806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 1,061,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,701.13/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.87

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