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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.45, 1,320.48 and 625.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.45, 1,320.48 and 625.43 is: 863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.45 : 1,320.48 = 625.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.45/1,320.48 = 625.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.45x = 1,320.48 × 625.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.45x = 825,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,867.81/956.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.47

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