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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.87, 1,320.15 and 607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.87, 1,320.15 and 607.76 is: 838.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.87 : 1,320.15 = 607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.87/1,320.15 = 607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.87x = 1,320.15 × 607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.87x = 802,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,324.72/956.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.49

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