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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.48, 1,318.62 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.48, 1,318.62 and 557.20 is: 768.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.48 : 1,318.62 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.48/1,318.62 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.48x = 1,318.62 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.48x = 734,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,735.06/955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.97

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