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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.41, 1,318.46 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.41, 1,318.46 and 535.76 is: 739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.41 : 1,318.46 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.41/1,318.46 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.41x = 1,318.46 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.41x = 706,382.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,382.77/955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.35

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