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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.48, 1,318.59 and 601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.48, 1,318.59 and 601.45 is: 830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.48 : 1,318.59 = 601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.48/1,318.59 = 601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.48x = 1,318.59 × 601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.48x = 793,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,065.96/955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.02

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