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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,325.52 and 845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,325.52 and 845.28 is: 1,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,325.52 = 845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,325.52 = 845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,325.52 × 845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 1,120,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,435.55/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.29

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