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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.88, 1,319.19 and 536.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.88, 1,319.19 and 536.23 is: 740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.88 : 1,319.19 = 536.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.88/1,319.19 = 536.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.88x = 1,319.19 × 536.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.88x = 707,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,386.57/955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.04

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