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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.39, 1,442.23 and 943.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.39, 1,442.23 and 943.38 is: 1,422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.39 : 1,442.23 = 943.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.39/1,442.23 = 943.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.39x = 1,442.23 × 943.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.39x = 1,360,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,568.58/956.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.62

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