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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,435.59 and 889.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,435.59 and 889.65 is: 1,336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,435.59 = 889.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,435.59 = 889.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,435.59 × 889.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 1,277,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,172.64/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.99

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