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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.71, 1,317.71 and 581.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.71, 1,317.71 and 581.81 is: 803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.71 : 1,317.71 = 581.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.71/1,317.71 = 581.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.71x = 1,317.71 × 581.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.71x = 766,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,653.95/954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.02

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