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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.44, 1,313.04 and 656.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.44, 1,313.04 and 656.84 is: 906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.44 : 1,313.04 = 656.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.44/1,313.04 = 656.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.44x = 1,313.04 × 656.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.44x = 862,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,457.19/951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.48

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