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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.26, 1,437.09 and 890.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.26, 1,437.09 and 890.65 is: 1,338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.26 : 1,437.09 = 890.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.26/1,437.09 = 890.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.26x = 1,437.09 × 890.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.26x = 1,279,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,944.21/956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.49

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