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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.82, 1,318.98 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.82, 1,318.98 and 536.22 is: 739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.82 : 1,318.98 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.82/1,318.98 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.82x = 1,318.98 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.82x = 707,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,263.46/955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.95

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