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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.35, 1,316.27 and 639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.35, 1,316.27 and 639.51 is: 882.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.35 : 1,316.27 = 639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.35/1,316.27 = 639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.35x = 1,316.27 × 639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.35x = 841,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,764.63/954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.03

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