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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.51, 1,430.99 and 683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.51, 1,430.99 and 683.27 is: 1,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.51 : 1,430.99 = 683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.51/1,430.99 = 683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.51x = 1,430.99 × 683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.51x = 977,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,749.12/956.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.20

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