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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.94, 1,320.75 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.94, 1,320.75 and 662.58 is: 914.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.94 : 1,320.75 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.94/1,320.75 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.94x = 1,320.75 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.94x = 875,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,102.54/956.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.48

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