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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.72, 1,319.91 and 607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.72, 1,319.91 and 607.34 is: 837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.72 : 1,319.91 = 607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.72/1,319.91 = 607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.72x = 1,319.91 × 607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.72x = 801,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,634.14/956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.90

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