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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.00, 1,318.16 and 562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.00, 1,318.16 and 562.15 is: 775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.00 : 1,318.16 = 562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.00/1,318.16 = 562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.00x = 1,318.16 × 562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.00x = 740,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,994.24/955.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.91

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