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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.55, 1,318.68 and 535.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.55, 1,318.68 and 535.93 is: 739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.55 : 1,318.68 = 535.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.55/1,318.68 = 535.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.55x = 1,318.68 × 535.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.55x = 706,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,716.88/955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.59

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