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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,314.72 and 658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,314.72 and 658.52 is: 907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,314.72 = 658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,314.72 = 658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,314.72 × 658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 865,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,762.84/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.74

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