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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.16, 1,318.14 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.16, 1,318.14 and 707.76 is: 975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.16 : 1,318.14 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.16/1,318.14 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.16x = 1,318.14 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.16x = 932,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,926.77/956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.70

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