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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.18, 1,317.68 and 601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.18, 1,317.68 and 601.54 is: 829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.18 : 1,317.68 = 601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.18/1,317.68 = 601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.18x = 1,317.68 × 601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.18x = 792,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,637.23/955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.83

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