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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.49, 1,318.66 and 582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.49, 1,318.66 and 582.56 is: 803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.49 : 1,318.66 = 582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.49/1,318.66 = 582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.49x = 1,318.66 × 582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.49x = 768,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,190.52/955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.98

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