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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.14, 1,317.78 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.14, 1,317.78 and 562.02 is: 775.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.14 : 1,317.78 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.14/1,317.78 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.14x = 1,317.78 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.14x = 740,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,618.72/955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.40

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