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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.77, 1,315.33 and 912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.77, 1,315.33 and 912.29 is: 1,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.77 : 1,315.33 = 912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.77/1,315.33 = 912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.77x = 1,315.33 × 912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.77x = 1,199,953.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,953.55/958.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.56

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