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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.23, 1,318.19 and 541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.23, 1,318.19 and 541.23 is: 746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.23 : 1,318.19 = 541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.23/1,318.19 = 541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.23x = 1,318.19 × 541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.23x = 713,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,441.27/955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.88

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