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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.79, 1,433.34 and 663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.79, 1,433.34 and 663.69 is: 994.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.79 : 1,433.34 = 663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.79/1,433.34 = 663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.79x = 1,433.34 × 663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.79x = 951,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,293.42/956.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.26

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