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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.85, 1,320.41 and 531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.85, 1,320.41 and 531.46 is: 733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.85 : 1,320.41 = 531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.85/1,320.41 = 531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.85x = 1,320.41 × 531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.85x = 701,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,737.66/956.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.39

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