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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.86, 1,432.44 and 840.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.86, 1,432.44 and 840.03 is: 1,258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.86 : 1,432.44 = 840.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.86/1,432.44 = 840.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.86x = 1,432.44 × 840.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.86x = 1,203,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,292.57/955.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.86

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