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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,316.88 and 800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,316.88 and 800.16 is: 1,100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,316.88 = 800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,316.88 = 800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,316.88 × 800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 1,053,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,714.70/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.37

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