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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.46, 1,318.48 and 535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.46, 1,318.48 and 535.83 is: 739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.46 : 1,318.48 = 535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.46/1,318.48 = 535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.46x = 1,318.48 × 535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.46x = 706,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,479.80/955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.41

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