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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.34, 1,318.14 and 605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.34, 1,318.14 and 605.82 is: 835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.34 : 1,318.14 = 605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.34/1,318.14 = 605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.34x = 1,318.14 × 605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.34x = 798,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,555.57/955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.89

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