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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.22, 1,318.24 and 619.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.22, 1,318.24 and 619.19 is: 854.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.22 : 1,318.24 = 619.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.22/1,318.24 = 619.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.22x = 1,318.24 × 619.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.22x = 816,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,244.95/955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.51

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