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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.63, 1,320.36 and 607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.63, 1,320.36 and 607.25 is: 838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.63 : 1,320.36 = 607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.63/1,320.36 = 607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.63x = 1,320.36 × 607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.63x = 801,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,788.61/956.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.14

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