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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.93, 1,430.69 and 659.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.93, 1,430.69 and 659.73 is: 990.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.93 : 1,430.69 = 659.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.93/1,430.69 = 659.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.93x = 1,430.69 × 659.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.93x = 943,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,869.11/952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.49

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