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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.46, 1,317.15 and 581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.46, 1,317.15 and 581.43 is: 802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.46 : 1,317.15 = 581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.46/1,317.15 = 581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.46x = 1,317.15 × 581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.46x = 765,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,836.35/954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.38

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