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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.38, 1,434.09 and 802.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.38, 1,434.09 and 802.95 is: 1,205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.38 : 1,434.09 = 802.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.38/1,434.09 = 802.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.38x = 1,434.09 × 802.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.38x = 1,151,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,502.57/955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.28

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