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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.19, 1,319.54 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.19, 1,319.54 and 530.88 is: 732.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.19 : 1,319.54 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.19/1,319.54 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.19x = 1,319.54 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.19x = 700,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,521.36/956.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.62

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