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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.44, 1,324.18 and 801.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.44, 1,324.18 and 801.86 is: 1,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.44 : 1,324.18 = 801.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.44/1,324.18 = 801.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.44x = 1,324.18 × 801.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.44x = 1,061,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,806.97/959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.69

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