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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.97, 1,319.24 and 557.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.97, 1,319.24 and 557.87 is: 769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.97 : 1,319.24 = 557.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.97/1,319.24 = 557.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.97x = 1,319.24 × 557.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.97x = 735,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,955.03/955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.86

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