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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.03, 1,318.41 and 640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.03, 1,318.41 and 640.94 is: 883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.03 : 1,318.41 = 640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.03/1,318.41 = 640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.03x = 1,318.41 × 640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.03x = 845,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,015.11/956.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.88

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