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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.12, 1,317.47 and 622.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.12, 1,317.47 and 622.38 is: 859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.12 : 1,317.47 = 622.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.12/1,317.47 = 622.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.12x = 1,317.47 × 622.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.12x = 819,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,963.87/954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.39

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