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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.20, 1,316.82 and 581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.20, 1,316.82 and 581.20 is: 802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.20 : 1,316.82 = 581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.20/1,316.82 = 581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.20x = 1,316.82 × 581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.20x = 765,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,335.78/954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.07

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