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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.32, 1,319.60 and 542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.32, 1,319.60 and 542.32 is: 748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.32 : 1,319.60 = 542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.32/1,319.60 = 542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.32x = 1,319.60 × 542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.32x = 715,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,645.47/956.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.33

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