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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.31, 1,319.27 and 602.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.31, 1,319.27 and 602.07 is: 830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.31 : 1,319.27 = 602.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.31/1,319.27 = 602.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.31x = 1,319.27 × 602.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.31x = 794,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,289.88/956.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.58

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