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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.88, 1,320.49 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.88, 1,320.49 and 542.88 is: 749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.88 : 1,320.49 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.88/1,320.49 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.88x = 1,320.49 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.88x = 716,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,867.61/956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.17

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