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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,317.98 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,317.98 and 535.38 is: 738.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,317.98 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,317.98 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,317.98 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 705,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,617.28/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.83

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