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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.42, 1,430.69 and 875.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.42, 1,430.69 and 875.23 is: 1,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.42 : 1,430.69 = 875.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.42/1,430.69 = 875.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.42x = 1,430.69 × 875.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.42x = 1,252,174.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,174.86/955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.60

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