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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.54, 1,318.59 and 562.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.54, 1,318.59 and 562.57 is: 776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.54 : 1,318.59 = 562.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.54/1,318.59 = 562.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.54x = 1,318.59 × 562.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.54x = 741,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,799.18/955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.31

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