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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.13, 1,318.20 and 624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.13, 1,318.20 and 624.52 is: 861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.13 : 1,318.20 = 624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.13/1,318.20 = 624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.13x = 1,318.20 × 624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.13x = 823,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,238.97/955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.91

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