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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.19, 1,319.54 and 536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.19, 1,319.54 and 536.56 is: 740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.19 : 1,319.54 = 536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.19/1,319.54 = 536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.19x = 1,319.54 × 536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.19x = 708,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,012.38/956.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.45

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