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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.55, 1,425.01 and 658.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.55, 1,425.01 and 658.27 is: 985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.55 : 1,425.01 = 658.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.55/1,425.01 = 658.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.55x = 1,425.01 × 658.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.55x = 938,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,041.33/951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.80

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