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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.54, 1,317.96 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.54, 1,317.96 and 659.70 is: 910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.54 : 1,317.96 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.54/1,317.96 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.54x = 1,317.96 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.54x = 869,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,458.21/954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.87

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