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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.45, 1,319.10 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.45, 1,319.10 and 624.43 is: 862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.45 : 1,319.10 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.45/1,319.10 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.45x = 1,319.10 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.45x = 823,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,682.49/955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.09

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