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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.14, 1,435.43 and 838.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.14, 1,435.43 and 838.84 is: 1,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.14 : 1,435.43 = 838.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.14/1,435.43 = 838.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.14x = 1,435.43 × 838.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.14x = 1,204,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,084.73/953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.28

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