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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.19, 1,318.06 and 562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.19, 1,318.06 and 562.07 is: 775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.19 : 1,318.06 = 562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.19/1,318.06 = 562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.19x = 1,318.06 × 562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.19x = 740,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,841.98/955.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.60

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