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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.96, 1,318.38 and 808.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.96, 1,318.38 and 808.44 is: 1,114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.96 : 1,318.38 = 808.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.96/1,318.38 = 808.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.96x = 1,318.38 × 808.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.96x = 1,065,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,831.13/955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.93

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