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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.59, 1,317.38 and 640.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.59, 1,317.38 and 640.29 is: 882.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.59 : 1,317.38 = 640.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.59/1,317.38 = 640.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.59x = 1,317.38 × 640.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.59x = 843,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,505.24/955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.71

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