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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.04, 1,318.86 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.04, 1,318.86 and 606.12 is: 836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.04 : 1,318.86 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.04/1,318.86 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.04x = 1,318.86 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.04x = 799,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,387.42/956.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.14

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