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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.38, 1,318.50 and 535.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.38, 1,318.50 and 535.73 is: 739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.38 : 1,318.50 = 535.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.38/1,318.50 = 535.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.38x = 1,318.50 × 535.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.38x = 706,357.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,357.33/955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.35

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