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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.86, 1,435.70 and 610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.86, 1,435.70 and 610.10 is: 915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.86 : 1,435.70 = 610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.86/1,435.70 = 610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.86x = 1,435.70 × 610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.86x = 875,920.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,920.57/956.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.41

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