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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,317.42 and 644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,317.42 and 644.04 is: 889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,317.42 = 644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,317.42 = 644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,317.42 × 644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 848,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,471.18/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.05

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