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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.16, 1,318.41 and 808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.16, 1,318.41 and 808.56 is: 1,114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.16 : 1,318.41 = 808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.16/1,318.41 = 808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.16x = 1,318.41 × 808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.16x = 1,066,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,013.59/956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.89

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