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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.36, 1,319.43 and 606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.36, 1,319.43 and 606.25 is: 837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.36 : 1,319.43 = 606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.36/1,319.43 = 606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.36x = 1,319.43 × 606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.36x = 799,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,904.44/955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.28

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