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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.22, 1,319.97 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.22, 1,319.97 and 583.32 is: 805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.22 : 1,319.97 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.22/1,319.97 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.22x = 1,319.97 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.22x = 769,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,964.90/956.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.22

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