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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.30, 1,317.15 and 622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.30, 1,317.15 and 622.15 is: 858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.30 : 1,317.15 = 622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.30/1,317.15 = 622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.30x = 1,317.15 × 622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.30x = 819,464.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,464.87/954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.71

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