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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.20, 1,308.84 and 654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.20, 1,308.84 and 654.66 is: 902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.20 : 1,308.84 = 654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.20/1,308.84 = 654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.20x = 1,308.84 × 654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.20x = 856,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,845.19/949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.70

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