Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.56, 1,320 and 542.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 956.56, 1,320 and 542.56 is: 748.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956.56 : 1,320 = 542.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956.56/1,320 = 542.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956.56x = 1,320 × 542.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956.56x = 716,179.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,179.20/956.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748.70
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