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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.18, 1,318.12 and 562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.18, 1,318.12 and 562.22 is: 775.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.18 : 1,318.12 = 562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.18/1,318.12 = 562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.18x = 1,318.12 × 562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.18x = 741,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,075.32/955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.85

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