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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.45, 1,318.67 and 884.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.45, 1,318.67 and 884.55 is: 1,218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.45 : 1,318.67 = 884.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.45/1,318.67 = 884.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.45x = 1,318.67 × 884.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.45x = 1,166,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,429.55/957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.27

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