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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.52, 1,434.20 and 802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.52, 1,434.20 and 802.80 is: 1,201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.52 : 1,434.20 = 802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.52/1,434.20 = 802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.52x = 1,434.20 × 802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.52x = 1,151,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,375.76/958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.20

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