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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.66, 1,308.83 and 952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.66, 1,308.83 and 952.56 is: 1,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.66 : 1,308.83 = 952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.66/1,308.83 = 952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.66x = 1,308.83 × 952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.66x = 1,246,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,734.34/956.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.22

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