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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.09, 1,318.61 and 624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.09, 1,318.61 and 624.26 is: 860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.09 : 1,318.61 = 624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.09/1,318.61 = 624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.09x = 1,318.61 × 624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.09x = 823,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,152.36/956.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.96

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