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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.36, 1,433.94 and 848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.36, 1,433.94 and 848 is: 1,270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.36 : 1,433.94 = 848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.36/1,433.94 = 848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.36x = 1,433.94 × 848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.36x = 1,215,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,981.12/957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.14

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