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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.20, 1,316.07 and 821.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.20, 1,316.07 and 821.65 is: 1,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.20 : 1,316.07 = 821.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.20/1,316.07 = 821.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.20x = 1,316.07 × 821.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.20x = 1,081,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,347.68/954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.25

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