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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.18, 1,433.57 and 647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.18, 1,433.57 and 647.24 is: 970.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.18 : 1,433.57 = 647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.18/1,433.57 = 647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.18x = 1,433.57 × 647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.18x = 927,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,853.44/956.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.37

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