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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.80, 1,435.08 and 886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.80, 1,435.08 and 886.52 is: 1,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.80 : 1,435.08 = 886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.80/1,435.08 = 886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.80x = 1,435.08 × 886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.80x = 1,272,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,227.12/957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.28

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