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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.42, 1,318.48 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.42, 1,318.48 and 535.78 is: 739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.42 : 1,318.48 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.42/1,318.48 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.42x = 1,318.48 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.42x = 706,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,415.21/955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.38

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