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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.94, 1,316.10 and 605.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.94, 1,316.10 and 605.02 is: 833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.94 : 1,316.10 = 605.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.94/1,316.10 = 605.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.94x = 1,316.10 × 605.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.94x = 796,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,266.82/954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.84

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