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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.76, 1,435.58 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.76, 1,435.58 and 567.54 is: 851.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.76 : 1,435.58 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.76/1,435.58 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.76x = 1,435.58 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.76x = 814,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,746.24/956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.57

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