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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.68, 1,312.56 and 656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.68, 1,312.56 and 656.88 is: 905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.68 : 1,312.56 = 656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.68/1,312.56 = 656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.68x = 1,312.56 × 656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.68x = 862,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,194.41/951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.97

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