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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.26, 1,441.48 and 835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.26, 1,441.48 and 835.22 is: 1,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.26 : 1,441.48 = 835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.26/1,441.48 = 835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.26x = 1,441.48 × 835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.26x = 1,203,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,952.93/958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.39

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