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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.60, 1,316.26 and 555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.60, 1,316.26 and 555.38 is: 766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.60 : 1,316.26 = 555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.60/1,316.26 = 555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.60x = 1,316.26 × 555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.60x = 731,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,024.48/953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.59

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