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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.34, 1,318.38 and 541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.34, 1,318.38 and 541.34 is: 747.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.34 : 1,318.38 = 541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.34/1,318.38 = 541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.34x = 1,318.38 × 541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.34x = 713,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,691.83/955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.06

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