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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.63, 1,318.98 and 606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.63, 1,318.98 and 606.25 is: 836.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.63 : 1,318.98 = 606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.63/1,318.98 = 606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.63x = 1,318.98 × 606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.63x = 799,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,631.63/955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.76

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