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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.15, 1,318.09 and 562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.15, 1,318.09 and 562.16 is: 775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.15 : 1,318.09 = 562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.15/1,318.09 = 562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.15x = 1,318.09 × 562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.15x = 740,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,977.47/955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.77

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