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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.49, 1,433.33 and 846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.49, 1,433.33 and 846.81 is: 1,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.49 : 1,433.33 = 846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.49/1,433.33 = 846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.49x = 1,433.33 × 846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.49x = 1,213,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,753.94/955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.30

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