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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.71, 1,320.18 and 537.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.71, 1,320.18 and 537.00 is: 741.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.71 : 1,320.18 = 537.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.71/1,320.18 = 537.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.71x = 1,320.18 × 537.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.71x = 708,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,929.70/956.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.01

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