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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.33, 1,436.55 and 795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.33, 1,436.55 and 795.30 is: 1,190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.33 : 1,436.55 = 795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.33/1,436.55 = 795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.33x = 1,436.55 × 795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.33x = 1,142,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,488.22/959.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.93

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