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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.67, 1,319.00 and 557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.67, 1,319.00 and 557.58 is: 769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.67 : 1,319.00 = 557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.67/1,319.00 = 557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.67x = 1,319.00 × 557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.67x = 735,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,445.23/955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.56

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