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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.74, 1,318.61 and 582.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.74, 1,318.61 and 582.63 is: 803.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.74 : 1,318.61 = 582.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.74/1,318.61 = 582.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.74x = 1,318.61 × 582.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.74x = 768,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,258.83/955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.84

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