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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.14, 1,317.12 and 581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.14, 1,317.12 and 581.18 is: 802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.14 : 1,317.12 = 581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.14/1,317.12 = 581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.14x = 1,317.12 × 581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.14x = 765,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,483.80/954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.28

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