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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,320.99 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,320.99 and 624.96 is: 862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,320.99 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,320.99 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,320.99 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 825,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,565.91/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.98

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