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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.01, 1,429.65 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.01, 1,429.65 and 397.89 is: 596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.01 : 1,429.65 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.01/1,429.65 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.01x = 1,429.65 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.01x = 568,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,843.44/953.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.89

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