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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.44, 1,313.16 and 657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.44, 1,313.16 and 657.08 is: 906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.44 : 1,313.16 = 657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.44/1,313.16 = 657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.44x = 1,313.16 × 657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.44x = 862,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,851.17/951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.89

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