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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.45, 1,317.60 and 639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.45, 1,317.60 and 639.90 is: 883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.45 : 1,317.60 = 639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.45/1,317.60 = 639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.45x = 1,317.60 × 639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.45x = 843,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,132.24/954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.37

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