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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.07, 1,318.00 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.07, 1,318.00 and 556.70 is: 768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.07 : 1,318.00 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.07/1,318.00 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.07x = 1,318.00 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.07x = 733,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,728.27/955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.25

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