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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.86, 1,435.29 and 785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.86, 1,435.29 and 785.50 is: 1,178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.86 : 1,435.29 = 785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.86/1,435.29 = 785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.86x = 1,435.29 × 785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.86x = 1,127,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,420.30/956.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.25

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