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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.35, 1,319.85 and 602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.35, 1,319.85 and 602.32 is: 831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.35 : 1,319.85 = 602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.35/1,319.85 = 602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.35x = 1,319.85 × 602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.35x = 794,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,972.05/956.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.26

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