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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.48, 1,319.68 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.48, 1,319.68 and 662.08 is: 913.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.48 : 1,319.68 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.48/1,319.68 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.48x = 1,319.68 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.48x = 873,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,733.73/956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.49

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