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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.03, 1,318.10 and 619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.03, 1,318.10 and 619.34 is: 853.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.03 : 1,318.10 = 619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.03/1,318.10 = 619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.03x = 1,318.10 × 619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.03x = 816,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,342.37/956.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.89

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