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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.92, 1,316.22 and 850.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.92, 1,316.22 and 850.80 is: 1,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.92 : 1,316.22 = 850.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.92/1,316.22 = 850.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.92x = 1,316.22 × 850.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.92x = 1,119,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,839.98/955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.48

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