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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.56, 1,318.74 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.56, 1,318.74 and 717.04 is: 988.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.56 : 1,318.74 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.56/1,318.74 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.56x = 1,318.74 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.56x = 945,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,589.33/956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.53

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