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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.29, 1,316.45 and 604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.29, 1,316.45 and 604.37 is: 833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.29 : 1,316.45 = 604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.29/1,316.45 = 604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.29x = 1,316.45 × 604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.29x = 795,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,619.86/954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.73

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