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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.28, 1,314.84 and 658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.28, 1,314.84 and 658.96 is: 907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.28 : 1,314.84 = 658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.28/1,314.84 = 658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.28x = 1,314.84 × 658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.28x = 866,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,426.97/954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.94

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