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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.41, 1,318.91 and 675.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.41, 1,318.91 and 675.87 is: 933.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.41 : 1,318.91 = 675.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.41/1,318.91 = 675.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.41x = 1,318.91 × 675.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.41x = 891,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,408.32/955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.01

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