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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.57, 1,315.77 and 674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.57, 1,315.77 and 674.36 is: 929.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.57 : 1,315.77 = 674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.57/1,315.77 = 674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.57x = 1,315.77 × 674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.57x = 887,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,299.29/954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.53

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