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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.52, 1,441.72 and 895.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.52, 1,441.72 and 895.03 is: 1,344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.52 : 1,441.72 = 895.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.52/1,441.72 = 895.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.52x = 1,441.72 × 895.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.52x = 1,290,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,382.65/959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.82

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