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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.18, 1,316.86 and 581.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.18, 1,316.86 and 581.38 is: 802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.18 : 1,316.86 = 581.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.18/1,316.86 = 581.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.18x = 1,316.86 × 581.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.18x = 765,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,591.32/954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.36

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