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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.58, 1,319.42 and 707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.58, 1,319.42 and 707.92 is: 976.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.58 : 1,319.42 = 707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.58/1,319.42 = 707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.58x = 1,319.42 × 707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.58x = 934,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,043.81/956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.44

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