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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.72, 1,325.50 and 830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.72, 1,325.50 and 830.32 is: 1,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.72 : 1,325.50 = 830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.72/1,325.50 = 830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.72x = 1,325.50 × 830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.72x = 1,100,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,583.77/959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.78

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