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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.55, 1,319.03 and 708.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.55, 1,319.03 and 708.35 is: 976.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.55 : 1,319.03 = 708.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.55/1,319.03 = 708.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.55x = 1,319.03 × 708.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.55x = 934,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,334.90/956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.78

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