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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.43, 1,319.63 and 583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.43, 1,319.63 and 583.39 is: 804.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.43 : 1,319.63 = 583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.43/1,319.63 = 583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.43x = 1,319.63 × 583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.43x = 769,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,852.35/956.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.92

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