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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.39, 1,314.62 and 926.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.39, 1,314.62 and 926.86 is: 1,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.39 : 1,314.62 = 926.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.39/1,314.62 = 926.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.39x = 1,314.62 × 926.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.39x = 1,218,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,468.69/955.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.36

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