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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.54, 1,320.10 and 552.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.54, 1,320.10 and 552.89 is: 763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.54 : 1,320.10 = 552.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.54/1,320.10 = 552.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.54x = 1,320.10 × 552.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.54x = 729,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,864.58/956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.03

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