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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.86, 1,318.02 and 606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.86, 1,318.02 and 606.02 is: 836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.86 : 1,318.02 = 606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.86/1,318.02 = 606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.86x = 1,318.02 × 606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.86x = 798,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,746.48/954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.51

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