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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.88, 1,317.73 and 581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.88, 1,317.73 and 581.78 is: 802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.88 : 1,317.73 = 581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.88/1,317.73 = 581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.88x = 1,317.73 × 581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.88x = 766,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,627.50/954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.85

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