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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.88, 1,428.64 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.88, 1,428.64 and 845.44 is: 1,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.88 : 1,428.64 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.88/1,428.64 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.88x = 1,428.64 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.88x = 1,207,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,829.40/954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.90

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