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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.61, 1,320.17 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.61, 1,320.17 and 625.32 is: 862.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.61 : 1,320.17 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.61/1,320.17 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.61x = 1,320.17 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.61x = 825,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,525.58/956.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.97

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