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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.89, 1,320.29 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.89, 1,320.29 and 602.91 is: 831.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.89 : 1,320.29 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.89/1,320.29 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.89x = 1,320.29 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.89x = 796,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,008.87/956.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.87

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