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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.45, 1,431.08 and 565.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.45, 1,431.08 and 565.01 is: 845.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.45 : 1,431.08 = 565.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.45/1,431.08 = 565.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.45x = 1,431.08 × 565.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.45x = 808,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,574.51/956.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.39

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