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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.88, 1,319.76 and 661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.88, 1,319.76 and 661.50 is: 912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.88 : 1,319.76 = 661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.88/1,319.76 = 661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.88x = 1,319.76 × 661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.88x = 873,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,021.24/956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.36

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