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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.84, 1,320.24 and 824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.84, 1,320.24 and 824.80 is: 1,139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.84 : 1,320.24 = 824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.84/1,320.24 = 824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.84x = 1,320.24 × 824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.84x = 1,088,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,933.95/955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.24

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