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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.43, 1,435.95 and 663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.43, 1,435.95 and 663.24 is: 995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.43 : 1,435.95 = 663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.43/1,435.95 = 663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.43x = 1,435.95 × 663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.43x = 952,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,379.48/956.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.76

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