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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.27, 1,317.43 and 655.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.27, 1,317.43 and 655.95 is: 905.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.27 : 1,317.43 = 655.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.27/1,317.43 = 655.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.27x = 1,317.43 × 655.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.27x = 864,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,168.21/954.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.58

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