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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,316.79 and 660.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,316.79 and 660.01 is: 909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,316.79 = 660.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,316.79 = 660.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,316.79 × 660.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 869,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,094.57/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.80

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