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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.83, 1,427.26 and 930.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.83, 1,427.26 and 930.58 is: 1,383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.83 : 1,427.26 = 930.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.83/1,427.26 = 930.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.83x = 1,427.26 × 930.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.83x = 1,328,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,172.47/959.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.77

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