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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.75, 1,317.69 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.75, 1,317.69 and 606.18 is: 836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.75 : 1,317.69 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.75/1,317.69 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.75x = 1,317.69 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.75x = 798,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,757.32/954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.61

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