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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.62, 1,318.86 and 624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.62, 1,318.86 and 624.30 is: 861.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.62 : 1,318.86 = 624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.62/1,318.86 = 624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.62x = 1,318.86 × 624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.62x = 823,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,364.30/955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.60

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