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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.20, 1,318.75 and 624.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.20, 1,318.75 and 624.18 is: 861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.20 : 1,318.75 = 624.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.20/1,318.75 = 624.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.20x = 1,318.75 × 624.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.20x = 823,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,135.34/955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.74

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