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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.82, 1,320.12 and 625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.82, 1,320.12 and 625.14 is: 862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.82 : 1,320.12 = 625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.82/1,320.12 = 625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.82x = 1,320.12 × 625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.82x = 825,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,259.82/956.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.50

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