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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.54, 1,447.28 and 845.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.54, 1,447.28 and 845.41 is: 1,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.54 : 1,447.28 = 845.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.54/1,447.28 = 845.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.54x = 1,447.28 × 845.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.54x = 1,223,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,544.98/959.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.14

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