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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.32, 1,438.08 and 793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.32, 1,438.08 and 793.44 is: 1,190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.32 : 1,438.08 = 793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.32/1,438.08 = 793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.32x = 1,438.08 × 793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.32x = 1,141,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,030.20/958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.66

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