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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.99, 1,430.25 and 660.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.99, 1,430.25 and 660.65 is: 990.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.99 : 1,430.25 = 660.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.99/1,430.25 = 660.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.99x = 1,430.25 × 660.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.99x = 944,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,891.78/953.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.46

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