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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.40, 1,318.37 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.40, 1,318.37 and 535.74 is: 739.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.40 : 1,318.37 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.40/1,318.37 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.40x = 1,318.37 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.40x = 706,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,296.95/955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.27

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