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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.94, 1,433.63 and 800.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.94, 1,433.63 and 800.82 is: 1,201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.94 : 1,433.63 = 800.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.94/1,433.63 = 800.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.94x = 1,433.63 × 800.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.94x = 1,148,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,081.58/955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.00

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