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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.35, 1,319.28 and 825.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.35, 1,319.28 and 825.13 is: 1,138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.35 : 1,319.28 = 825.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.35/1,319.28 = 825.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.35x = 1,319.28 × 825.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.35x = 1,088,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,577.51/956.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.26

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