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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.23, 1,435.68 and 894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.23, 1,435.68 and 894.96 is: 1,342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.23 : 1,435.68 = 894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.23/1,435.68 = 894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.23x = 1,435.68 × 894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.23x = 1,284,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,876.17/957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.29

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