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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.35, 1,313.01 and 656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.35, 1,313.01 and 656.37 is: 905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.35 : 1,313.01 = 656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.35/1,313.01 = 656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.35x = 1,313.01 × 656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.35x = 861,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,820.37/951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.90

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