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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.23, 1,318.14 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.23, 1,318.14 and 535.44 is: 738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.23 : 1,318.14 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.23/1,318.14 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.23x = 1,318.14 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.23x = 705,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,784.88/955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.86

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