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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.63, 1,431.32 and 566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.63, 1,431.32 and 566.84 is: 848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.63 : 1,431.32 = 566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.63/1,431.32 = 566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.63x = 1,431.32 × 566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.63x = 811,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,329.43/956.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.11

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