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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.46, 1,319.86 and 536.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.46, 1,319.86 and 536.83 is: 740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.46 : 1,319.86 = 536.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.46/1,319.86 = 536.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.46x = 1,319.86 × 536.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.46x = 708,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,540.44/956.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.79

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