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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.85, 1,427.76 and 658.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.85, 1,427.76 and 658.42 is: 987.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.85 : 1,427.76 = 658.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.85/1,427.76 = 658.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.85x = 1,427.76 × 658.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.85x = 940,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,065.74/951.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.62

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