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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.44, 1,315.92 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.44, 1,315.92 and 659.08 is: 909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.44 : 1,315.92 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.44/1,315.92 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.44x = 1,315.92 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.44x = 867,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,296.55/953.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.65

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