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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.16, 1,319.10 and 583.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.16, 1,319.10 and 583.07 is: 804.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.16 : 1,319.10 = 583.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.16/1,319.10 = 583.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.16x = 1,319.10 × 583.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.16x = 769,121.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,121.04/956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.39

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