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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,316.87 and 581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,316.87 and 581.37 is: 802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,316.87 = 581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,316.87 = 581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,316.87 × 581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 765,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,588.71/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.10

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