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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.59, 1,316.46 and 655.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.59, 1,316.46 and 655.31 is: 903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.59 : 1,316.46 = 655.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.59/1,316.46 = 655.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.59x = 1,316.46 × 655.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.59x = 862,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,689.40/954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.73

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