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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.43, 1,318.46 and 562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.43, 1,318.46 and 562.47 is: 776.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.43 : 1,318.46 = 562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.43/1,318.46 = 562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.43x = 1,318.46 × 562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.43x = 741,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,594.20/955.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.19

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