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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,317.21 and 623.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,317.21 and 623.57 is: 860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,317.21 = 623.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,317.21 = 623.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,317.21 × 623.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 821,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,372.64/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.04

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