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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.12, 1,320.30 and 790.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.12, 1,320.30 and 790.36 is: 1,090.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.12 : 1,320.30 = 790.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.12/1,320.30 = 790.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.12x = 1,320.30 × 790.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.12x = 1,043,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,512.31/957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.26

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