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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.87, 1,319.08 and 536.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.87, 1,319.08 and 536.21 is: 739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.87 : 1,319.08 = 536.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.87/1,319.08 = 536.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.87x = 1,319.08 × 536.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.87x = 707,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,301.88/955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.96

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