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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.68, 1,318.86 and 606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.68, 1,318.86 and 606.60 is: 837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.68 : 1,318.86 = 606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.68/1,318.86 = 606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.68x = 1,318.86 × 606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.68x = 800,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,020.48/955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.12

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