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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.72, 1,320.27 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.72, 1,320.27 and 542.72 is: 748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.72 : 1,320.27 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.72/1,320.27 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.72x = 1,320.27 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.72x = 716,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,536.30/956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.95

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