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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.52, 1,318.61 and 535.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.52, 1,318.61 and 535.87 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.52 : 1,318.61 = 535.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.52/1,318.61 = 535.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.52x = 1,318.61 × 535.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.52x = 706,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,601.58/955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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