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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.22, 1,316.44 and 580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.22, 1,316.44 and 580.90 is: 801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.22 : 1,316.44 = 580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.22/1,316.44 = 580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.22x = 1,316.44 × 580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.22x = 764,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,720.00/954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.41

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