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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.77, 1,317.74 and 581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.77, 1,317.74 and 581.90 is: 803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.77 : 1,317.74 = 581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.77/1,317.74 = 581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.77x = 1,317.74 × 581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.77x = 766,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,783.41/954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.11

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