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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.30, 1,319.39 and 661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.30, 1,319.39 and 661.76 is: 914.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.30 : 1,319.39 = 661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.30/1,319.39 = 661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.30x = 1,319.39 × 661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.30x = 873,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,119.53/954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.93

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