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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.79, 1,433.39 and 807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.79, 1,433.39 and 807.75 is: 1,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.79 : 1,433.39 = 807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.79/1,433.39 = 807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.79x = 1,433.39 × 807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.79x = 1,157,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,816.73/956.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.11

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