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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.42, 1,319.62 and 673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.42, 1,319.62 and 673.48 is: 929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.42 : 1,319.62 = 673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.42/1,319.62 = 673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.42x = 1,319.62 × 673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.42x = 888,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,737.68/956.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.23

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