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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.76, 1,316.82 and 605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.76, 1,316.82 and 605.56 is: 835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.76 : 1,316.82 = 605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.76/1,316.82 = 605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.76x = 1,316.82 × 605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.76x = 797,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,413.52/954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.20

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