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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.98, 1,314.50 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.98, 1,314.50 and 654.08 is: 902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.98 : 1,314.50 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.98/1,314.50 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.98x = 1,314.50 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.98x = 859,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,788.16/952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.21

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