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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.86, 1,320.47 and 537.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.86, 1,320.47 and 537.23 is: 741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.86 : 1,320.47 = 537.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.86/1,320.47 = 537.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.86x = 1,320.47 × 537.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.86x = 709,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,396.10/956.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.38

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