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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.66, 1,319.45 and 625.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.66, 1,319.45 and 625.19 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.66 : 1,319.45 = 625.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.66/1,319.45 = 625.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.66x = 1,319.45 × 625.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.66x = 824,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,897.22/956.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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