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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.61, 1,322.34 and 798.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.61, 1,322.34 and 798.32 is: 1,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.61 : 1,322.34 = 798.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.61/1,322.34 = 798.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.61x = 1,322.34 × 798.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.61x = 1,055,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,646.48/956.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.53

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