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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.16, 1,319.28 and 661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.16, 1,319.28 and 661.50 is: 912.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.16 : 1,319.28 = 661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.16/1,319.28 = 661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.16x = 1,319.28 × 661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.16x = 872,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,703.72/956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.72

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