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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.30, 1,318.29 and 562.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.30, 1,318.29 and 562.35 is: 776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.30 : 1,318.29 = 562.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.30/1,318.29 = 562.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.30x = 1,318.29 × 562.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.30x = 741,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,340.38/955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.03

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