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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.18, 1,316.52 and 659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.18, 1,316.52 and 659.61 is: 910.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.18 : 1,316.52 = 659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.18/1,316.52 = 659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.18x = 1,316.52 × 659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.18x = 868,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,389.76/954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.09

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