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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.47, 1,319.33 and 601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.47, 1,319.33 and 601.96 is: 831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.47 : 1,319.33 = 601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.47/1,319.33 = 601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.47x = 1,319.33 × 601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.47x = 794,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,187.27/955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.20

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