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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.23, 1,312.07 and 656.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.23, 1,312.07 and 656.46 is: 905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.23 : 1,312.07 = 656.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.23/1,312.07 = 656.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.23x = 1,312.07 × 656.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.23x = 861,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,318.19/951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.48

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