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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.04, 1,315.83 and 622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.04, 1,315.83 and 622.57 is: 858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.04 : 1,315.83 = 622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.04/1,315.83 = 622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.04x = 1,315.83 × 622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.04x = 819,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,196.28/954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.66

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