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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.76, 1,318.20 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.76, 1,318.20 and 661.62 is: 911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.76 : 1,318.20 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.76/1,318.20 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.76x = 1,318.20 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.76x = 872,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,147.48/956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.56

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