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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.00, 1,318.07 and 623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.00, 1,318.07 and 623.90 is: 860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.00 : 1,318.07 = 623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.00/1,318.07 = 623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.00x = 1,318.07 × 623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.00x = 822,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,348.73/956.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.20

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