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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.83, 1,319.19 and 607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.83, 1,319.19 and 607.53 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.83 : 1,319.19 = 607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.83/1,319.19 = 607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.83x = 1,319.19 × 607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.83x = 801,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,447.50/955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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