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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.58, 1,427.82 and 659.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.58, 1,427.82 and 659.53 is: 989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.58 : 1,427.82 = 659.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.58/1,427.82 = 659.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.58x = 1,427.82 × 659.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.58x = 941,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,690.12/951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.61

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