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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.19, 1,431.03 and 802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.19, 1,431.03 and 802.29 is: 1,200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.19 : 1,431.03 = 802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.19/1,431.03 = 802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.19x = 1,431.03 × 802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.19x = 1,148,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,101.06/956.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.70

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