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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,318.38 and 897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,318.38 and 897.40 is: 1,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,318.38 = 897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,318.38 = 897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,318.38 × 897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 1,183,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,114.21/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.86

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