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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.30, 1,318.37 and 582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.30, 1,318.37 and 582.22 is: 803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.30 : 1,318.37 = 582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.30/1,318.37 = 582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.30x = 1,318.37 × 582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.30x = 767,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,581.77/955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.50

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