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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.88, 1,319.74 and 642.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.88, 1,319.74 and 642.04 is: 885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.88 : 1,319.74 = 642.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.88/1,319.74 = 642.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.88x = 1,319.74 × 642.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.88x = 847,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,325.87/956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.51

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