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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.84, 1,319.11 and 641.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.84, 1,319.11 and 641.54 is: 884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.84 : 1,319.11 = 641.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.84/1,319.11 = 641.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.84x = 1,319.11 × 641.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.84x = 846,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,263.52/956.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.44

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