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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.04, 1,433.47 and 626.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.04, 1,433.47 and 626.57 is: 939.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.04 : 1,433.47 = 626.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.04/1,433.47 = 626.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.04x = 1,433.47 × 626.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.04x = 898,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,166.17/956.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.47

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