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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.36, 1,432.70 and 736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.36, 1,432.70 and 736.65 is: 1,103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.36 : 1,432.70 = 736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.36/1,432.70 = 736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.36x = 1,432.70 × 736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.36x = 1,055,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,396.56/956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.56

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