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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.15, 1,316.52 and 581.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.15, 1,316.52 and 581.07 is: 801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.15 : 1,316.52 = 581.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.15/1,316.52 = 581.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.15x = 1,316.52 × 581.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.15x = 764,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,990.28/954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.75

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