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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,318.44 and 645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,318.44 and 645.04 is: 890.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,318.44 = 645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,318.44 = 645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,318.44 × 645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 850,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,446.54/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.52

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