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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.79, 1,317.14 and 604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.79, 1,317.14 and 604.87 is: 834.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.79 : 1,317.14 = 604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.79/1,317.14 = 604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.79x = 1,317.14 × 604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.79x = 796,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,695.45/954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.42

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