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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.67, 1,431.37 and 830.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.67, 1,431.37 and 830.67 is: 1,244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.67 : 1,431.37 = 830.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.67/1,431.37 = 830.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.67x = 1,431.37 × 830.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.67x = 1,188,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,991.96/955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.14

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