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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,317.63 and 581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,317.63 and 581.94 is: 802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,317.63 = 581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,317.63 = 581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,317.63 × 581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 766,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,781.60/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.69

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