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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.01, 1,319.25 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.01, 1,319.25 and 582.93 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.01 : 1,319.25 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.01/1,319.25 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.01x = 1,319.25 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.01x = 769,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,030.40/956.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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