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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.81, 1,318.98 and 536.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.81, 1,318.98 and 536.23 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.81 : 1,318.98 = 536.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.81/1,318.98 = 536.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.81x = 1,318.98 × 536.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.81x = 707,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,278.77/955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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