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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.34, 1,319.66 and 657.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.34, 1,319.66 and 657.86 is: 907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.34 : 1,319.66 = 657.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.34/1,319.66 = 657.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.34x = 1,319.66 × 657.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.34x = 868,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,151.53/956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.79

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