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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.44, 1,318.98 and 625.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.44, 1,318.98 and 625.15 is: 862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.44 : 1,318.98 = 625.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.44/1,318.98 = 625.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.44x = 1,318.98 × 625.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.44x = 824,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,560.35/956.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.11

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