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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.13, 1,318.29 and 605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.13, 1,318.29 and 605.75 is: 836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.13 : 1,318.29 = 605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.13/1,318.29 = 605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.13x = 1,318.29 × 605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.13x = 798,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,554.17/955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.07

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