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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.11, 1,318.04 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.11, 1,318.04 and 535.46 is: 738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.11 : 1,318.04 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.11/1,318.04 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.11x = 1,318.04 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.11x = 705,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,757.70/955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.93

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