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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.36, 1,320.82 and 607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.36, 1,320.82 and 607.26 is: 838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.36 : 1,320.82 = 607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.36/1,320.82 = 607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.36x = 1,320.82 × 607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.36x = 802,081.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,081.15/956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.68

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