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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.55, 1,437.40 and 518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.55, 1,437.40 and 518.09 is: 778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.55 : 1,437.40 = 518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.55/1,437.40 = 518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.55x = 1,437.40 × 518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.55x = 744,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,695.38/956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.52

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