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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.26, 1,319.66 and 583.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.26, 1,319.66 and 583.17 is: 804.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.26 : 1,319.66 = 583.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.26/1,319.66 = 583.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.26x = 1,319.66 × 583.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.26x = 769,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,586.12/956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.79

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