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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.76, 1,318.92 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.76, 1,318.92 and 541.76 is: 747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.76 : 1,318.92 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.76/1,318.92 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.76x = 1,318.92 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.76x = 714,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,538.10/955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.61

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