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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.79, 1,426.22 and 659.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.79, 1,426.22 and 659.86 is: 988.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.79 : 1,426.22 = 659.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.79/1,426.22 = 659.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.79x = 1,426.22 × 659.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.79x = 941,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,106.29/951.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.77

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