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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.61, 1,317.17 and 581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.61, 1,317.17 and 581.34 is: 802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.61 : 1,317.17 = 581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.61/1,317.17 = 581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.61x = 1,317.17 × 581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.61x = 765,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,723.61/954.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.13

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