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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.28, 1,316.49 and 604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.28, 1,316.49 and 604.75 is: 834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.28 : 1,316.49 = 604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.28/1,316.49 = 604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.28x = 1,316.49 × 604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.28x = 796,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,147.33/954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.29

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