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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.12, 1,318.08 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.12, 1,318.08 and 535.50 is: 739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.12 : 1,318.08 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.12/1,318.08 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.12x = 1,318.08 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.12x = 705,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,831.84/955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.00

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