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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.52, 1,319.14 and 749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.52, 1,319.14 and 749.16 is: 1,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.52 : 1,319.14 = 749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.52/1,319.14 = 749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.52x = 1,319.14 × 749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.52x = 988,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,246.92/956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.17

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