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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.37, 1,319.51 and 583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.37, 1,319.51 and 583.23 is: 804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.37 : 1,319.51 = 583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.37/1,319.51 = 583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.37x = 1,319.51 × 583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.37x = 769,574.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,574.90/956.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.68

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