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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.12, 1,318.23 and 562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.12, 1,318.23 and 562.16 is: 775.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.12 : 1,318.23 = 562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.12/1,318.23 = 562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.12x = 1,318.23 × 562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.12x = 741,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,056.18/955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.88

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