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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.47, 1,318.50 and 619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.47, 1,318.50 and 619.50 is: 854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.47 : 1,318.50 = 619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.47/1,318.50 = 619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.47x = 1,318.50 × 619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.47x = 816,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,810.75/955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.88

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