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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.94, 1,319.15 and 530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.94, 1,319.15 and 530.54 is: 732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.94 : 1,319.15 = 530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.94/1,319.15 = 530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.94x = 1,319.15 × 530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.94x = 699,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,852.59/955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.11

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