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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,317.88 and 556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,317.88 and 556.64 is: 768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,317.88 = 556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,317.88 = 556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,317.88 × 556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 733,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,584.72/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.12

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