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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.21, 1,430.69 and 566.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.21, 1,430.69 and 566.42 is: 847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.21 : 1,430.69 = 566.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.21/1,430.69 = 566.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.21x = 1,430.69 × 566.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.21x = 810,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,371.43/956.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.48

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