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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.30, 1,318.13 and 535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.30, 1,318.13 and 535.66 is: 739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.30 : 1,318.13 = 535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.30/1,318.13 = 535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.30x = 1,318.13 × 535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.30x = 706,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,069.52/955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.11

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