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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.48, 1,312.74 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.48, 1,312.74 and 656.64 is: 905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.48 : 1,312.74 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.48/1,312.74 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.48x = 1,312.74 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.48x = 861,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,997.59/951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.95

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