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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.56, 1,318.72 and 536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.56, 1,318.72 and 536.04 is: 739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.56 : 1,318.72 = 536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.56/1,318.72 = 536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.56x = 1,318.72 × 536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.56x = 706,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,883.99/955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.76

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