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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.15, 1,316.69 and 555.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.15, 1,316.69 and 555.85 is: 767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.15 : 1,316.69 = 555.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.15/1,316.69 = 555.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.15x = 1,316.69 × 555.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.15x = 731,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,872.77/954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.05

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