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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.13, 1,319.25 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.13, 1,319.25 and 641.44 is: 885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.13 : 1,319.25 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.13/1,319.25 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.13x = 1,319.25 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.13x = 846,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,219.72/956.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.05

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