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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,317.90 and 605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,317.90 and 605.62 is: 835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,317.90 = 605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,317.90 = 605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,317.90 × 605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 798,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,146.60/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.76

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