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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.99, 1,315.85 and 659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.99, 1,315.85 and 659.75 is: 909.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.99 : 1,315.85 = 659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.99/1,315.85 = 659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.99x = 1,315.85 × 659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.99x = 868,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,122.16/954.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.04

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