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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.18, 1,317.73 and 562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.18, 1,317.73 and 562.03 is: 775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.18 : 1,317.73 = 562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.18/1,317.73 = 562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.18x = 1,317.73 × 562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.18x = 740,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,603.79/955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.36

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