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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.89, 1,434.84 and 803.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.89, 1,434.84 and 803.45 is: 1,206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.89 : 1,434.84 = 803.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.89/1,434.84 = 803.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.89x = 1,434.84 × 803.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.89x = 1,152,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,815.02/955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.01

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