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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.14, 1,433.59 and 517.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.14, 1,433.59 and 517.11 is: 775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.14 : 1,433.59 = 517.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.14/1,433.59 = 517.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.14x = 1,433.59 × 517.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.14x = 741,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,328.78/956.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.34

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