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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.36, 1,433.06 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.36, 1,433.06 and 647.12 is: 969.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.36 : 1,433.06 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.36/1,433.06 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.36x = 1,433.06 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.36x = 927,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,361.79/956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.68

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