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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.33, 1,319.69 and 536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.33, 1,319.69 and 536.70 is: 740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.33 : 1,319.69 = 536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.33/1,319.69 = 536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.33x = 1,319.69 × 536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.33x = 708,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,278.96/956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.63

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