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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.86, 1,330.76 and 946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.86, 1,330.76 and 946.34 is: 1,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.86 : 1,330.76 = 946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.86/1,330.76 = 946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.86x = 1,330.76 × 946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.86x = 1,259,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,351.42/957.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.76

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