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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.50, 1,318.02 and 624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.50, 1,318.02 and 624.06 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.50 : 1,318.02 = 624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.50/1,318.02 = 624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.50x = 1,318.02 × 624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.50x = 822,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,523.56/955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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