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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.82, 1,318.05 and 808.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.82, 1,318.05 and 808.21 is: 1,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.82 : 1,318.05 = 808.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.82/1,318.05 = 808.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.82x = 1,318.05 × 808.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.82x = 1,065,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,261.19/954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.67

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