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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.95, 1,316.45 and 660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.95, 1,316.45 and 660.71 is: 909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.95 : 1,316.45 = 660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.95/1,316.45 = 660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.95x = 1,316.45 × 660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.95x = 869,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,789.22/955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.87

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