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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.32, 1,425.11 and 889.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.32, 1,425.11 and 889.03 is: 1,326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.32 : 1,425.11 = 889.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.32/1,425.11 = 889.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.32x = 1,425.11 × 889.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.32x = 1,266,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,965.54/955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.22

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