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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.95, 1,435.29 and 931.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.95, 1,435.29 and 931.35 is: 1,398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.95 : 1,435.29 = 931.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.95/1,435.29 = 931.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.95x = 1,435.29 × 931.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.95x = 1,336,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,757.34/955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.35

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