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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,317.60 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,317.60 and 623.04 is: 859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,317.60 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,317.60 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,317.60 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 820,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,917.50/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.85

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