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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.60, 1,431.91 and 798.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.60, 1,431.91 and 798.78 is: 1,198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.60 : 1,431.91 = 798.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.60/1,431.91 = 798.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.60x = 1,431.91 × 798.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.60x = 1,143,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,773.91/954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.17

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