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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.84, 1,319.07 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.84, 1,319.07 and 541.84 is: 747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.84 : 1,319.07 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.84/1,319.07 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.84x = 1,319.07 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.84x = 714,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,724.89/955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.75

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