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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.96, 1,317.31 and 623.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.96, 1,317.31 and 623.71 is: 860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.96 : 1,317.31 = 623.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.96/1,317.31 = 623.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.96x = 1,317.31 × 623.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.96x = 821,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,619.42/954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.37

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