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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.42, 1,323.91 and 860.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.42, 1,323.91 and 860.01 is: 1,187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.42 : 1,323.91 = 860.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.42/1,323.91 = 860.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.42x = 1,323.91 × 860.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.42x = 1,138,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,575.84/958.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.97

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