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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.57, 1,318.53 and 659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.57, 1,318.53 and 659.31 is: 910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.57 : 1,318.53 = 659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.57/1,318.53 = 659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.57x = 1,318.53 × 659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.57x = 869,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,320.01/954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.69

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