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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,318.49 and 624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,318.49 and 624.34 is: 861.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,318.49 = 624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,318.49 = 624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,318.49 × 624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 823,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,186.05/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.97

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