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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.10, 1,319.64 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.10, 1,319.64 and 606.72 is: 837.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.10 : 1,319.64 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.10/1,319.64 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.10x = 1,319.64 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.10x = 800,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,651.98/956.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.41

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