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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.24, 1,318.16 and 535.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.24, 1,318.16 and 535.53 is: 739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.24 : 1,318.16 = 535.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.24/1,318.16 = 535.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.24x = 1,318.16 × 535.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.24x = 705,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,918.20/955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.00

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