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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.02, 1,319.61 and 602.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.02, 1,319.61 and 602.05 is: 831.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.02 : 1,319.61 = 602.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.02/1,319.61 = 602.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.02x = 1,319.61 × 602.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.02x = 794,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,471.20/956.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.02

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