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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.59, 1,316.00 and 639.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.59, 1,316.00 and 639.29 is: 881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.59 : 1,316.00 = 639.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.59/1,316.00 = 639.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.59x = 1,316.00 × 639.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.59x = 841,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,306.93/954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.33

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