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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.71, 1,432.09 and 736.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.71, 1,432.09 and 736.77 is: 1,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.71 : 1,432.09 = 736.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.71/1,432.09 = 736.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.71x = 1,432.09 × 736.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.71x = 1,055,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,115.53/956.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.86

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