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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.26, 1,435.11 and 880.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.26, 1,435.11 and 880.38 is: 1,319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.26 : 1,435.11 = 880.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.26/1,435.11 = 880.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.26x = 1,435.11 × 880.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.26x = 1,263,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,442.14/957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.86

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