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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.70, 1,319.52 and 799.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.70, 1,319.52 and 799.75 is: 1,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.70 : 1,319.52 = 799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.70/1,319.52 = 799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.70x = 1,319.52 × 799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.70x = 1,055,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,286.12/957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.90

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