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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.66, 1,313.48 and 653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.66, 1,313.48 and 653.30 is: 901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.66 : 1,313.48 = 653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.66/1,313.48 = 653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.66x = 1,313.48 × 653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.66x = 858,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,096.48/951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.68

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