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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.66, 1,319.94 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.66, 1,319.94 and 583.56 is: 805.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.66 : 1,319.94 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.66/1,319.94 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.66x = 1,319.94 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.66x = 770,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,264.19/956.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.16

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