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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.70, 1,316.10 and 788.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.70, 1,316.10 and 788.62 is: 1,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.70 : 1,316.10 = 788.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.70/1,316.10 = 788.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.70x = 1,316.10 × 788.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.70x = 1,037,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,902.78/954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.15

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