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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.90, 1,323.90 and 794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.90, 1,323.90 and 794.22 is: 1,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.90 : 1,323.90 = 794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.90/1,323.90 = 794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.90x = 1,323.90 × 794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.90x = 1,051,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,467.86/960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.25

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