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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.56, 1,318.02 and 656.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.56, 1,318.02 and 656.12 is: 905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.56 : 1,318.02 = 656.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.56/1,318.02 = 656.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.56x = 1,318.02 × 656.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.56x = 864,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,779.28/954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.95

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