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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.91, 1,320.53 and 542.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.91, 1,320.53 and 542.91 is: 749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.91 : 1,320.53 = 542.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.91/1,320.53 = 542.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.91x = 1,320.53 × 542.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.91x = 716,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,925.35/956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.21

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