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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,314.72 and 658.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,314.72 and 658.51 is: 907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,314.72 = 658.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,314.72 = 658.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,314.72 × 658.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 865,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,756.27/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.73

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