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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,321.59 and 790.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,321.59 and 790.05 is: 1,089.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,321.59 = 790.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,321.59 = 790.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,321.59 × 790.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 1,044,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,122.18/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.91

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