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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.32, 1,318.14 and 581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.32, 1,318.14 and 581.65 is: 802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.32 : 1,318.14 = 581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.32/1,318.14 = 581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.32x = 1,318.14 × 581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.32x = 766,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,692.84/955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.55

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