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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.17, 1,431.42 and 584.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.17, 1,431.42 and 584.86 is: 875.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.17 : 1,431.42 = 584.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.17/1,431.42 = 584.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.17x = 1,431.42 × 584.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.17x = 837,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,180.30/956.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.56

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