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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.21, 1,321.01 and 625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.21, 1,321.01 and 625.42 is: 864.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.21 : 1,321.01 = 625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.21/1,321.01 = 625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.21x = 1,321.01 × 625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.21x = 826,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,186.94/956.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.03

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