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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.88, 1,430.84 and 662.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.88, 1,430.84 and 662.95 is: 993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.88 : 1,430.84 = 662.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.88/1,430.84 = 662.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.88x = 1,430.84 × 662.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.88x = 948,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,575.38/954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.40

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