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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.61, 1,317.59 and 622.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.61, 1,317.59 and 622.46 is: 859.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.61 : 1,317.59 = 622.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.61/1,317.59 = 622.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.61x = 1,317.59 × 622.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.61x = 820,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,143.96/954.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.14

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