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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.54, 1,320.72 and 661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.54, 1,320.72 and 661.70 is: 913.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.54 : 1,320.72 = 661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.54/1,320.72 = 661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.54x = 1,320.72 × 661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.54x = 873,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,920.42/956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.63

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