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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,317.40 and 561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,317.40 and 561.96 is: 775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,317.40 = 561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,317.40 = 561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,317.40 × 561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 740,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,326.10/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.21

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