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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.76, 1,431.96 and 567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.76, 1,431.96 and 567.28 is: 853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.76 : 1,431.96 = 567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.76/1,431.96 = 567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.76x = 1,431.96 × 567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.76x = 812,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,322.27/951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.49

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