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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.17, 1,319.05 and 602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.17, 1,319.05 and 602.53 is: 831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.17 : 1,319.05 = 602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.17/1,319.05 = 602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.17x = 1,319.05 × 602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.17x = 794,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,767.20/956.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.20

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