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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.08, 1,319.04 and 582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.08, 1,319.04 and 582.88 is: 804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.08 : 1,319.04 = 582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.08/1,319.04 = 582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.08x = 1,319.04 × 582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.08x = 768,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,842.04/956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.16

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