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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.32, 1,322.22 and 819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.32, 1,322.22 and 819.44 is: 1,129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.32 : 1,322.22 = 819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.32/1,322.22 = 819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.32x = 1,322.22 × 819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.32x = 1,083,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,485.10/959.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.43

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