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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.13, 1,315.11 and 658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.13, 1,315.11 and 658.50 is: 908.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.13 : 1,315.11 = 658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.13/1,315.11 = 658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.13x = 1,315.11 × 658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.13x = 865,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,999.94/953.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.59

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