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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.81, 1,317.16 and 858.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.81, 1,317.16 and 858.53 is: 1,181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.81 : 1,317.16 = 858.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.81/1,317.16 = 858.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.81x = 1,317.16 × 858.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.81x = 1,130,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,825.74/956.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.87

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