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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.52, 1,319.67 and 646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.52, 1,319.67 and 646.02 is: 891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.52 : 1,319.67 = 646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.52/1,319.67 = 646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.52x = 1,319.67 × 646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.52x = 852,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,533.21/956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.29

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