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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.17, 1,318.44 and 562.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.17, 1,318.44 and 562.05 is: 775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.17 : 1,318.44 = 562.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.17/1,318.44 = 562.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.17x = 1,318.44 × 562.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.17x = 741,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,029.20/955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.81

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