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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.49, 1,319.88 and 536.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.49, 1,319.88 and 536.79 is: 740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.49 : 1,319.88 = 536.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.49/1,319.88 = 536.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.49x = 1,319.88 × 536.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.49x = 708,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,498.39/956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.73

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