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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.16, 1,318.18 and 562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.16, 1,318.18 and 562.22 is: 775.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.16 : 1,318.18 = 562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.16/1,318.18 = 562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.16x = 1,318.18 × 562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.16x = 741,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,100.57/955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.89

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