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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.16, 1,435.20 and 742.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.16, 1,435.20 and 742.08 is: 1,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.16 : 1,435.20 = 742.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.16/1,435.20 = 742.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.16x = 1,435.20 × 742.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.16x = 1,065,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,033.22/956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.87

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