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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.17, 1,318.37 and 623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.17, 1,318.37 and 623.03 is: 859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.17 : 1,318.37 = 623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.17/1,318.37 = 623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.17x = 1,318.37 × 623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.17x = 821,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,374.35/955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.92

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