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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.40, 1,435.32 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.40, 1,435.32 and 647.52 is: 971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.40 : 1,435.32 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.40/1,435.32 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.40x = 1,435.32 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.40x = 929,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,398.41/956.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.77

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