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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.84, 1,318.18 and 624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.84, 1,318.18 and 624.14 is: 860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.84 : 1,318.18 = 624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.84/1,318.18 = 624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.84x = 1,318.18 × 624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.84x = 822,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,727.30/955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.74

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