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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.47, 1,314.93 and 654.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.47, 1,314.93 and 654.58 is: 902.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.47 : 1,314.93 = 654.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.47/1,314.93 = 654.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.47x = 1,314.93 × 654.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.47x = 860,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,730.98/953.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.73

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