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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.17, 1,318.19 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.17, 1,318.19 and 624.48 is: 861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.17 : 1,318.19 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.17/1,318.19 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.17x = 1,318.19 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.17x = 823,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,180.17/955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.82

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