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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.03, 1,317.58 and 605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.03, 1,317.58 and 605.11 is: 834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.03 : 1,317.58 = 605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.03/1,317.58 = 605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.03x = 1,317.58 × 605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.03x = 797,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,280.83/955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.82

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