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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.48, 1,317.66 and 676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.48, 1,317.66 and 676.40 is: 931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.48 : 1,317.66 = 676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.48/1,317.66 = 676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.48x = 1,317.66 × 676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.48x = 891,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,265.22/956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.82

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