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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.86, 1,318.64 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.86, 1,318.64 and 624.20 is: 861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.86 : 1,318.64 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.86/1,318.64 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.86x = 1,318.64 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.86x = 823,095.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,095.09/955.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.10

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