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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,317.85 and 535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,317.85 and 535.34 is: 738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,317.85 = 535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,317.85 = 535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,317.85 × 535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 705,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,499.78/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.72

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