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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.90, 1,429.15 and 666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.90, 1,429.15 and 666.90 is: 998.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.90 : 1,429.15 = 666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.90/1,429.15 = 666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.90x = 1,429.15 × 666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.90x = 953,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,100.14/954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.12

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