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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.95, 1,316.66 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.95, 1,316.66 and 618.30 is: 852.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.95 : 1,316.66 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.95/1,316.66 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.95x = 1,316.66 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.95x = 814,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,087.79/954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.49

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