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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.42, 1,319.61 and 536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.42, 1,319.61 and 536.68 is: 740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.42 : 1,319.61 = 536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.42/1,319.61 = 536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.42x = 1,319.61 × 536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.42x = 708,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,208.29/956.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.48

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