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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.06, 1,315.92 and 581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.06, 1,315.92 and 581.06 is: 801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.06 : 1,315.92 = 581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.06/1,315.92 = 581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.06x = 1,315.92 × 581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.06x = 764,633.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,633.94/954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.45

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