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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.09, 1,317.62 and 582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.09, 1,317.62 and 582.02 is: 802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.09 : 1,317.62 = 582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.09/1,317.62 = 582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.09x = 1,317.62 × 582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.09x = 766,871.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,871.69/955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.94

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