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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.79, 1,318.71 and 582.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.79, 1,318.71 and 582.38 is: 803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.79 : 1,318.71 = 582.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.79/1,318.71 = 582.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.79x = 1,318.71 × 582.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.79x = 767,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,984.10/955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.51

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