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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.18, 1,435.61 and 662.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.18, 1,435.61 and 662.99 is: 995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.18 : 1,435.61 = 662.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.18/1,435.61 = 662.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.18x = 1,435.61 × 662.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.18x = 951,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,789.55/956.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.41

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