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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.72, 1,320.17 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.72, 1,320.17 and 537.03 is: 741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.72 : 1,320.17 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.72/1,320.17 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.72x = 1,320.17 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.72x = 708,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,968.21/956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.04

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