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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.51, 1,319.97 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.51, 1,319.97 and 531.16 is: 733.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.51 : 1,319.97 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.51/1,319.97 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.51x = 1,319.97 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.51x = 701,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,119.89/956.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.00

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