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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.54, 1,317.33 and 605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.54, 1,317.33 and 605.70 is: 835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.54 : 1,317.33 = 605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.54/1,317.33 = 605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.54x = 1,317.33 × 605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.54x = 797,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,906.78/954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.91

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