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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.05, 1,319.07 and 582.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.05, 1,319.07 and 582.82 is: 804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.05 : 1,319.07 = 582.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.05/1,319.07 = 582.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.05x = 1,319.07 × 582.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.05x = 768,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,780.38/956.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.12

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