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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.14, 1,318.02 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.14, 1,318.02 and 535.51 is: 738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.14 : 1,318.02 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.14/1,318.02 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.14x = 1,318.02 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.14x = 705,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,815.54/955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.96

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