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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.70, 1,320.18 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.70, 1,320.18 and 537.03 is: 741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.70 : 1,320.18 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.70/1,320.18 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.70x = 1,320.18 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.70x = 708,976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,976.27/956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.06

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