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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,429.44 and 844.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,429.44 and 844.98 is: 1,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,429.44 = 844.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,429.44 = 844.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,429.44 × 844.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 1,207,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,848.21/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.61

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