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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.78, 1,318.90 and 562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.78, 1,318.90 and 562.72 is: 776.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.78 : 1,318.90 = 562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.78/1,318.90 = 562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.78x = 1,318.90 × 562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.78x = 742,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,171.41/955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.51

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