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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.87, 1,320.54 and 537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.87, 1,320.54 and 537.36 is: 741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.87 : 1,320.54 = 537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.87/1,320.54 = 537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.87x = 1,320.54 × 537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.87x = 709,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,605.37/956.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.59

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