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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.18, 1,315.85 and 674.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.18, 1,315.85 and 674.33 is: 929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.18 : 1,315.85 = 674.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.18/1,315.85 = 674.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.18x = 1,315.85 × 674.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.18x = 887,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,307.18/954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.92

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