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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.22, 1,316.58 and 561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.22, 1,316.58 and 561.18 is: 774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.22 : 1,316.58 = 561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.22/1,316.58 = 561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.22x = 1,316.58 × 561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.22x = 738,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,838.36/954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.29

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