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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.07, 1,427.91 and 810.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.07, 1,427.91 and 810.44 is: 1,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.07 : 1,427.91 = 810.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.07/1,427.91 = 810.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.07x = 1,427.91 × 810.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.07x = 1,157,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,235.38/955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.68

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