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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.87, 1,318.55 and 601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.87, 1,318.55 and 601.23 is: 829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.87 : 1,318.55 = 601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.87/1,318.55 = 601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.87x = 1,318.55 × 601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.87x = 792,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,753.61/955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.35

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