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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.20, 1,318.20 and 582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.20, 1,318.20 and 582.20 is: 803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.20 : 1,318.20 = 582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.20/1,318.20 = 582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.20x = 1,318.20 × 582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.20x = 767,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,456.04/955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.45

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