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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.26, 1,315.41 and 659.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.26, 1,315.41 and 659.01 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.26 : 1,315.41 = 659.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.26/1,315.41 = 659.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.26x = 1,315.41 × 659.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.26x = 866,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,868.34/954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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