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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.48, 1,319.14 and 624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.48, 1,319.14 and 624.46 is: 862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.48 : 1,319.14 = 624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.48/1,319.14 = 624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.48x = 1,319.14 × 624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.48x = 823,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,748.60/955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.13

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