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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.76, 1,319.29 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.76, 1,319.29 and 625.02 is: 861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.76 : 1,319.29 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.76/1,319.29 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.76x = 1,319.29 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.76x = 824,576.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,576.13/956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.84

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