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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.25, 1,319.63 and 542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.25, 1,319.63 and 542.25 is: 748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.25 : 1,319.63 = 542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.25/1,319.63 = 542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.25x = 1,319.63 × 542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.25x = 715,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,566.66/956.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.31

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