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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.34, 1,319.30 and 624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.34, 1,319.30 and 624.64 is: 861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.34 : 1,319.30 = 624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.34/1,319.30 = 624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.34x = 1,319.30 × 624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.34x = 824,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,087.55/956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.71

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