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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.32, 1,319.22 and 860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.32, 1,319.22 and 860.04 is: 1,183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.32 : 1,319.22 = 860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.32/1,319.22 = 860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.32x = 1,319.22 × 860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.32x = 1,134,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,581.97/958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.93

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