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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.02, 1,317.69 and 582.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.02, 1,317.69 and 582.03 is: 803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.02 : 1,317.69 = 582.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.02/1,317.69 = 582.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.02x = 1,317.69 × 582.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.02x = 766,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,935.11/955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.06

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