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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.90, 1,320.42 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.90, 1,320.42 and 537.30 is: 741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.90 : 1,320.42 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.90/1,320.42 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.90x = 1,320.42 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.90x = 709,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,460.69/956.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.41

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