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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.80, 1,320.11 and 871.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.80, 1,320.11 and 871.21 is: 1,199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.80 : 1,320.11 = 871.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.80/1,320.11 = 871.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.80x = 1,320.11 × 871.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.80x = 1,150,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,093.03/958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.51

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