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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.86, 1,318.47 and 656.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.86, 1,318.47 and 656.97 is: 906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.86 : 1,318.47 = 656.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.86/1,318.47 = 656.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.86x = 1,318.47 × 656.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.86x = 866,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,195.24/955.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.19

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