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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.10, 1,315.94 and 639.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.10, 1,315.94 and 639.21 is: 881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.10 : 1,315.94 = 639.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.10/1,315.94 = 639.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.10x = 1,315.94 × 639.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.10x = 841,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,162.01/954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.63

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