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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.96, 1,434.31 and 810.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.96, 1,434.31 and 810.25 is: 1,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.96 : 1,434.31 = 810.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.96/1,434.31 = 810.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.96x = 1,434.31 × 810.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.96x = 1,162,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,152.13/956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.42

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