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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.03, 1,319.32 and 557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.03, 1,319.32 and 557.96 is: 769.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.03 : 1,319.32 = 557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.03/1,319.32 = 557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.03x = 1,319.32 × 557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.03x = 736,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,129.69/956.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.99

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