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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.30, 1,315.14 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.30, 1,315.14 and 659.04 is: 908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.30 : 1,315.14 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.30/1,315.14 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.30x = 1,315.14 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.30x = 866,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,729.87/954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.24

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