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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.93, 1,436.30 and 681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.93, 1,436.30 and 681.72 is: 1,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.93 : 1,436.30 = 681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.93/1,436.30 = 681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.93x = 1,436.30 × 681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.93x = 979,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,151.03/956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.23

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