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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.40, 1,318.48 and 557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.40, 1,318.48 and 557.08 is: 768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.40 : 1,318.48 = 557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.40/1,318.48 = 557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.40x = 1,318.48 × 557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.40x = 734,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,494.15/955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.79

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