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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.32, 1,318.44 and 624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.32, 1,318.44 and 624.36 is: 861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.32 : 1,318.44 = 624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.32/1,318.44 = 624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.32x = 1,318.44 × 624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.32x = 823,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,181.20/955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.68

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