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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,317.21 and 600.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,317.21 and 600.45 is: 828.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,317.21 = 600.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,317.21 = 600.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,317.21 × 600.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 790,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,918.74/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.64

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