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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.45, 1,319.96 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.45, 1,319.96 and 602.24 is: 831.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.45 : 1,319.96 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.45/1,319.96 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.45x = 1,319.96 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.45x = 794,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,931.65/956.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.13

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