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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.52, 1,434.96 and 523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.52, 1,434.96 and 523.92 is: 785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.52 : 1,434.96 = 523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.52/1,434.96 = 523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.52x = 1,434.96 × 523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.52x = 751,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,804.24/956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.98

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