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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.12, 1,314.78 and 796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.12, 1,314.78 and 796.64 is: 1,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.12 : 1,314.78 = 796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.12/1,314.78 = 796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.12x = 1,314.78 × 796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.12x = 1,047,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,406.34/956.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.48

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