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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.96, 1,319.76 and 646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.96, 1,319.76 and 646.88 is: 892.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.96 : 1,319.76 = 646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.96/1,319.76 = 646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.96x = 1,319.76 × 646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.96x = 853,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,726.35/956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.12

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