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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.36, 1,318.03 and 582.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.36, 1,318.03 and 582.09 is: 803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.36 : 1,318.03 = 582.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.36/1,318.03 = 582.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.36x = 1,318.03 × 582.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.36x = 767,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,212.08/955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.06

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