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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.23, 1,430.86 and 844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.23, 1,430.86 and 844.22 is: 1,267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.23 : 1,430.86 = 844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.23/1,430.86 = 844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.23x = 1,430.86 × 844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.23x = 1,207,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,954.53/953.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.23

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