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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.26, 1,319.60 and 583.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.26, 1,319.60 and 583.18 is: 804.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.26 : 1,319.60 = 583.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.26/1,319.60 = 583.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.26x = 1,319.60 × 583.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.26x = 769,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,561.41/956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.76

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