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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.94, 1,317.83 and 623.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.94, 1,317.83 and 623.17 is: 859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.94 : 1,317.83 = 623.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.94/1,317.83 = 623.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.94x = 1,317.83 × 623.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.94x = 821,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,229.01/954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.98

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