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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.43, 1,325.57 and 804.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.43, 1,325.57 and 804.29 is: 1,108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.43 : 1,325.57 = 804.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.43/1,325.57 = 804.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.43x = 1,325.57 × 804.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.43x = 1,066,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,132.05/961.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.91

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