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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.09, 1,318.00 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.09, 1,318.00 and 535.54 is: 739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.09 : 1,318.00 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.09/1,318.00 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.09x = 1,318.00 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.09x = 705,835.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,835.35/955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.02

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