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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.84, 1,317.90 and 581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.84, 1,317.90 and 581.88 is: 803.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.84 : 1,317.90 = 581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.84/1,317.90 = 581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.84x = 1,317.90 × 581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.84x = 766,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,859.65/954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.13

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