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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.83, 1,320.36 and 531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.83, 1,320.36 and 531.48 is: 733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.83 : 1,320.36 = 531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.83/1,320.36 = 531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.83x = 1,320.36 × 531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.83x = 701,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,741.96/956.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.40

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