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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.09, 1,318.14 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.09, 1,318.14 and 582.12 is: 803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.09 : 1,318.14 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.09/1,318.14 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.09x = 1,318.14 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.09x = 767,315.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,315.66/955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.40

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