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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.86, 1,430.80 and 682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.86, 1,430.80 and 682.11 is: 1,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.86 : 1,430.80 = 682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.86/1,430.80 = 682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.86x = 1,430.80 × 682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.86x = 975,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,962.99/956.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.96

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