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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.77, 1,318.92 and 536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.77, 1,318.92 and 536.15 is: 739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.77 : 1,318.92 = 536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.77/1,318.92 = 536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.77x = 1,318.92 × 536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.77x = 707,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,140.24/955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.87

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