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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.03, 1,319.31 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.03, 1,319.31 and 582.93 is: 804.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.03 : 1,319.31 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.03/1,319.31 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.03x = 1,319.31 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.03x = 769,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,065.38/956.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.44

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