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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.52, 1,433.60 and 566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.52, 1,433.60 and 566.13 is: 848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.52 : 1,433.60 = 566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.52/1,433.60 = 566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.52x = 1,433.60 × 566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.52x = 811,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,603.97/956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.50

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