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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.48, 1,319.96 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.48, 1,319.96 and 542.48 is: 748.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.48 : 1,319.96 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.48/1,319.96 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.48x = 1,319.96 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.48x = 716,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,051.90/956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.63

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