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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,432.96 and 841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,432.96 and 841.28 is: 1,258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,432.96 = 841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,432.96 = 841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,432.96 × 841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 1,205,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,520.59/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.69

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