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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.76, 1,318.92 and 676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.76, 1,318.92 and 676.08 is: 931.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.76 : 1,318.92 = 676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.76/1,318.92 = 676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.76x = 1,318.92 × 676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.76x = 891,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,695.43/956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.99

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