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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.74, 1,318.85 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.74, 1,318.85 and 707.22 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.74 : 1,318.85 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.74/1,318.85 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.74x = 1,318.85 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.74x = 932,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,713.56/955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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