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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.54, 1,316.94 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.54, 1,316.94 and 605.16 is: 834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.54 : 1,316.94 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.54/1,316.94 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.54x = 1,316.94 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.54x = 796,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,959.41/954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.91

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