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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.03, 1,317.83 and 535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.03, 1,317.83 and 535.30 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.03 : 1,317.83 = 535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.03/1,317.83 = 535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.03x = 1,317.83 × 535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.03x = 705,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,434.40/955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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