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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.21, 1,319.40 and 536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.21, 1,319.40 and 536.49 is: 740.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.21 : 1,319.40 = 536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.21/1,319.40 = 536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.21x = 1,319.40 × 536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.21x = 707,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,844.91/956.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.26

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