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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,320.12 and 537.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,320.12 and 537.06 is: 741.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,320.12 = 537.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,320.12 = 537.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,320.12 × 537.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 708,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,983.65/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.12

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