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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.56, 1,317.51 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.56, 1,317.51 and 622.40 is: 859.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.56 : 1,317.51 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.56/1,317.51 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.56x = 1,317.51 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.56x = 820,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,018.22/954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.05

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