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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.70, 1,317.60 and 832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.70, 1,317.60 and 832.32 is: 1,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.70 : 1,317.60 = 832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.70/1,317.60 = 832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.70x = 1,317.60 × 832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.70x = 1,096,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,664.83/956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.30

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