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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,316.01 and 581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,316.01 and 581.09 is: 801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,316.01 = 581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,316.01 = 581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,316.01 × 581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 764,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,715.85/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.57

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