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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.98, 1,320.60 and 542.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.98, 1,320.60 and 542.98 is: 749.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.98 : 1,320.60 = 542.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.98/1,320.60 = 542.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.98x = 1,320.60 × 542.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.98x = 717,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,059.39/956.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.29

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