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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.01, 1,317.88 and 562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.01, 1,317.88 and 562.03 is: 775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.01 : 1,317.88 = 562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.01/1,317.88 = 562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.01x = 1,317.88 × 562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.01x = 740,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,678.70/955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.57

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