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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.94, 1,440.91 and 850.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.94, 1,440.91 and 850.95 is: 1,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.94 : 1,440.91 = 850.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.94/1,440.91 = 850.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.94x = 1,440.91 × 850.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.94x = 1,226,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,143.43/959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.31

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