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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.70, 1,339.90 and 955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.70, 1,339.90 and 955.70 is: 1,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.70 : 1,339.90 = 955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.70/1,339.90 = 955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.70x = 1,339.90 × 955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.70x = 1,280,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,542.43/955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.90

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