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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.34, 1,319.58 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.34, 1,319.58 and 542.34 is: 748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.34 : 1,319.58 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.34/1,319.58 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.34x = 1,319.58 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.34x = 715,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,661.02/956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.33

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