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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.02, 1,317.99 and 556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.02, 1,317.99 and 556.83 is: 768.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.02 : 1,317.99 = 556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.02/1,317.99 = 556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.02x = 1,317.99 × 556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.02x = 733,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,896.37/955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.46

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