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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.76, 1,318.88 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.76, 1,318.88 and 582.93 is: 804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.76 : 1,318.88 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.76/1,318.88 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.76x = 1,318.88 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.76x = 768,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,814.72/955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.41

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