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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.34, 1,320.03 and 583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.34, 1,320.03 and 583.54 is: 805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.34 : 1,320.03 = 583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.34/1,320.03 = 583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.34x = 1,320.03 × 583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.34x = 770,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,287.01/956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.45

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