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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.59, 1,318.03 and 706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.59, 1,318.03 and 706.92 is: 975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.59 : 1,318.03 = 706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.59/1,318.03 = 706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.59x = 1,318.03 × 706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.59x = 931,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,741.77/955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.04

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