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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.31, 1,318.44 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.31, 1,318.44 and 535.68 is: 739.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.31 : 1,318.44 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.31/1,318.44 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.31x = 1,318.44 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.31x = 706,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,261.94/955.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.30

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