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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.55, 1,432.56 and 469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.55, 1,432.56 and 469.74 is: 703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.55 : 1,432.56 = 469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.55/1,432.56 = 469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.55x = 1,432.56 × 469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.55x = 672,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,930.73/956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.50

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