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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.56, 1,313.58 and 658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.56, 1,313.58 and 658.32 is: 906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.56 : 1,313.58 = 658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.56/1,313.58 = 658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.56x = 1,313.58 × 658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.56x = 864,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,755.99/953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.87

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