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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.59, 1,316.93 and 581.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.59, 1,316.93 and 581.51 is: 802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.59 : 1,316.93 = 581.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.59/1,316.93 = 581.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.59x = 1,316.93 × 581.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.59x = 765,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,808.35/954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.24

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