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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,317.06 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,317.06 and 622.62 is: 858.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,317.06 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,317.06 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,317.06 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 820,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,027.90/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.92

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