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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.55, 1,321.31 and 853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.55, 1,321.31 and 853.16 is: 1,174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.55 : 1,321.31 = 853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.55/1,321.31 = 853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.55x = 1,321.31 × 853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.55x = 1,127,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,288.08/959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.81

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