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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.27, 1,318.26 and 582.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.27, 1,318.26 and 582.31 is: 803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.27 : 1,318.26 = 582.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.27/1,318.26 = 582.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.27x = 1,318.26 × 582.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.27x = 767,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,635.98/955.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.58

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