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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.06, 1,315.89 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.06, 1,315.89 and 604.86 is: 834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.06 : 1,315.89 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.06/1,315.89 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.06x = 1,315.89 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.06x = 795,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,929.23/954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.25

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