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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.18, 1,319.06 and 602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.18, 1,319.06 and 602.54 is: 831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.18 : 1,319.06 = 602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.18/1,319.06 = 602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.18x = 1,319.06 × 602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.18x = 794,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,786.41/956.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.21

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