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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.87, 1,320.52 and 537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.87, 1,320.52 and 537.26 is: 741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.87 : 1,320.52 = 537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.87/1,320.52 = 537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.87x = 1,320.52 × 537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.87x = 709,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,462.58/956.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.44

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