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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.06, 1,318.06 and 535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.06, 1,318.06 and 535.40 is: 738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.06 : 1,318.06 = 535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.06/1,318.06 = 535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.06x = 1,318.06 × 535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.06x = 705,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,689.32/955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.90

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