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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.70, 1,336.50 and 956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.70, 1,336.50 and 956.70 is: 1,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.70 : 1,336.50 = 956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.70/1,336.50 = 956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.70x = 1,336.50 × 956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.70x = 1,278,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,629.55/956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.50

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