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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.87, 1,435.30 and 865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.87, 1,435.30 and 865.74 is: 1,298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.87 : 1,435.30 = 865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.87/1,435.30 = 865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.87x = 1,435.30 × 865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.87x = 1,242,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,594.46/956.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.61

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