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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.39, 1,318.38 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.39, 1,318.38 and 535.74 is: 739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.39 : 1,318.38 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.39/1,318.38 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.39x = 1,318.38 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.39x = 706,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,311.22/955.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.29

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