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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.96, 1,424.45 and 799.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.96, 1,424.45 and 799.14 is: 1,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.96 : 1,424.45 = 799.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.96/1,424.45 = 799.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.96x = 1,424.45 × 799.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.96x = 1,138,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,334.97/954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.02

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