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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.02, 1,318.23 and 601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.02, 1,318.23 and 601.05 is: 829.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.02 : 1,318.23 = 601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.02/1,318.23 = 601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.02x = 1,318.23 × 601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.02x = 792,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,322.14/955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.64

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