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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,424.65 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,424.65 and 663.90 is: 993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,424.65 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,424.65 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,424.65 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 945,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,825.14/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.62

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