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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.67, 1,320.10 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.67, 1,320.10 and 536.94 is: 740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.67 : 1,320.10 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.67/1,320.10 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.67x = 1,320.10 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.67x = 708,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,808.20/956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.91

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