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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.23, 1,319.56 and 542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.23, 1,319.56 and 542.23 is: 748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.23 : 1,319.56 = 542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.23/1,319.56 = 542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.23x = 1,319.56 × 542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.23x = 715,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,505.02/956.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.26

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