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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.34, 1,318.54 and 661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.34, 1,318.54 and 661.28 is: 912.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.34 : 1,318.54 = 661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.34/1,318.54 = 661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.34x = 1,318.54 × 661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.34x = 871,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,924.13/955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.68

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