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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.55, 1,435.90 and 844.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.55, 1,435.90 and 844.73 is: 1,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.55 : 1,435.90 = 844.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.55/1,435.90 = 844.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.55x = 1,435.90 × 844.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.55x = 1,212,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,947.86/959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.08

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