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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.54, 1,320.12 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.54, 1,320.12 and 583.56 is: 805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.54 : 1,320.12 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.54/1,320.12 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.54x = 1,320.12 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.54x = 770,369.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,369.23/956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.37

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