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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.86, 1,319.21 and 536.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.86, 1,319.21 and 536.37 is: 740.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.86 : 1,319.21 = 536.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.86/1,319.21 = 536.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.86x = 1,319.21 × 536.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.86x = 707,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,581.99/955.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.26

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