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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.75, 1,318.37 and 601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.75, 1,318.37 and 601.11 is: 829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.75 : 1,318.37 = 601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.75/1,318.37 = 601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.75x = 1,318.37 × 601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.75x = 792,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,486.89/955.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.18

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