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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.35, 1,431.96 and 845.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.35, 1,431.96 and 845.94 is: 1,267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.35 : 1,431.96 = 845.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.35/1,431.96 = 845.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.35x = 1,431.96 × 845.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.35x = 1,211,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,352.24/955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.97

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