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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.75, 1,319.69 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.75, 1,319.69 and 625.56 is: 862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.75 : 1,319.69 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.75/1,319.69 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.75x = 1,319.69 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.75x = 825,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,541.89/956.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.87

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