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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956, 1,319.46 and 542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956, 1,319.46 and 542 is: 748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956 : 1,319.46 = 542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956/1,319.46 = 542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956x = 1,319.46 × 542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956x = 715,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,147.32/956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.06

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