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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,317.90 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,317.90 and 541 is: 746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,317.90 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,317.90 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,317.90 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 712,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,983.90/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.58

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