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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.24, 1,318.26 and 675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.24, 1,318.26 and 675.40 is: 932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.24 : 1,318.26 = 675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.24/1,318.26 = 675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.24x = 1,318.26 × 675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.24x = 890,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,352.80/955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.07

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