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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.45, 1,315.76 and 788.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.45, 1,315.76 and 788.37 is: 1,086.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.45 : 1,315.76 = 788.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.45/1,315.76 = 788.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.45x = 1,315.76 × 788.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.45x = 1,037,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,301.77/954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.81

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