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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.51, 1,317.74 and 619.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.51, 1,317.74 and 619.07 is: 853.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.51 : 1,317.74 = 619.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.51/1,317.74 = 619.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.51x = 1,317.74 × 619.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.51x = 815,780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,780.83/955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.76

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