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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.01, 1,430.24 and 682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.01, 1,430.24 and 682.77 is: 1,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.01 : 1,430.24 = 682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.01/1,430.24 = 682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.01x = 1,430.24 × 682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.01x = 976,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,521.55/956.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.46

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