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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.91, 1,434.16 and 826.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.91, 1,434.16 and 826.91 is: 1,239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.91 : 1,434.16 = 826.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.91/1,434.16 = 826.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.91x = 1,434.16 × 826.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.91x = 1,185,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,915.84/956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.31

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