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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.30, 1,431.54 and 585.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.30, 1,431.54 and 585.14 is: 875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.30 : 1,431.54 = 585.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.30/1,431.54 = 585.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.30x = 1,431.54 × 585.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.30x = 837,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,651.32/956.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.93

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