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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.34, 1,435.98 and 835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.34, 1,435.98 and 835.66 is: 1,253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.34 : 1,435.98 = 835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.34/1,435.98 = 835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.34x = 1,435.98 × 835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.34x = 1,199,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,991.05/957.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.46

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