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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.50, 1,320.13 and 542.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.50, 1,320.13 and 542.74 is: 749.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.50 : 1,320.13 = 542.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.50/1,320.13 = 542.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.50x = 1,320.13 × 542.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.50x = 716,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,487.36/956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.07

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