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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.18, 1,319.97 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.18, 1,319.97 and 624.62 is: 862.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.18 : 1,319.97 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.18/1,319.97 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.18x = 1,319.97 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.18x = 824,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,479.66/956.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.26

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