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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.47, 1,319.73 and 625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.47, 1,319.73 and 625.38 is: 862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.47 : 1,319.73 = 625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.47/1,319.73 = 625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.47x = 1,319.73 × 625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.47x = 825,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,332.75/956.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.89

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