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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.93, 1,429.19 and 658.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.93, 1,429.19 and 658.73 is: 988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.93 : 1,429.19 = 658.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.93/1,429.19 = 658.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.93x = 1,429.19 × 658.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.93x = 941,439.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,439.89/951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.98

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