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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.33, 1,320.94 and 863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.33, 1,320.94 and 863.04 is: 1,192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.33 : 1,320.94 = 863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.33/1,320.94 = 863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.33x = 1,320.94 × 863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.33x = 1,140,030.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,030.09/956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.09

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