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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.55, 1,318.52 and 562.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.55, 1,318.52 and 562.70 is: 776.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.55 : 1,318.52 = 562.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.55/1,318.52 = 562.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.55x = 1,318.52 × 562.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.55x = 741,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,921.80/955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.44

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