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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.92, 1,437.04 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.92, 1,437.04 and 569.36 is: 855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.92 : 1,437.04 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.92/1,437.04 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.92x = 1,437.04 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.92x = 818,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,195.26/956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.03

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