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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.71, 1,320.26 and 537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.71, 1,320.26 and 537.08 is: 741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.71 : 1,320.26 = 537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.71/1,320.26 = 537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.71x = 1,320.26 × 537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.71x = 709,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,087.16/956.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.17

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