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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.20, 1,427.52 and 910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.20, 1,427.52 and 910.80 is: 1,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.20 : 1,427.52 = 910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.20/1,427.52 = 910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.20x = 1,427.52 × 910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.20x = 1,300,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,185.22/958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.90

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