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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.59, 1,320.20 and 642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.59, 1,320.20 and 642.51 is: 886.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.59 : 1,320.20 = 642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.59/1,320.20 = 642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.59x = 1,320.20 × 642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.59x = 848,243.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,243.51/956.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.73

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