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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.95, 1,435.86 and 567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.95, 1,435.86 and 567.72 is: 851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.95 : 1,435.86 = 567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.95/1,435.86 = 567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.95x = 1,435.86 × 567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.95x = 815,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,166.44/956.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.84

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