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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.78, 1,316.97 and 605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.78, 1,316.97 and 605.94 is: 835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.78 : 1,316.97 = 605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.78/1,316.97 = 605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.78x = 1,316.97 × 605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.78x = 798,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,004.80/954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.80

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