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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,436.21 and 881.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,436.21 and 881.11 is: 1,320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,436.21 = 881.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,436.21 = 881.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,436.21 × 881.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 1,265,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,458.99/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.95

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