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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.77, 1,319.16 and 623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.77, 1,319.16 and 623.60 is: 860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.77 : 1,319.16 = 623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.77/1,319.16 = 623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.77x = 1,319.16 × 623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.77x = 822,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,628.18/955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.70

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