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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.07, 1,317.96 and 562.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.07, 1,317.96 and 562.35 is: 776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.07 : 1,317.96 = 562.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.07/1,317.96 = 562.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.07x = 1,317.96 × 562.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.07x = 741,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,154.81/955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.03

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