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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.49, 1,317.92 and 661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.49, 1,317.92 and 661.25 is: 911.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.49 : 1,317.92 = 661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.49/1,317.92 = 661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.49x = 1,317.92 × 661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.49x = 871,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,464.70/956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.11

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