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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.62, 1,319.91 and 542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.62, 1,319.91 and 542.62 is: 748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.62 : 1,319.91 = 542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.62/1,319.91 = 542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.62x = 1,319.91 × 542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.62x = 716,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,209.56/956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.69

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