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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.86, 1,427.06 and 659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.86, 1,427.06 and 659.54 is: 988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.86 : 1,427.06 = 659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.86/1,427.06 = 659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.86x = 1,427.06 × 659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.86x = 941,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,203.15/951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.80

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