Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.02, 1,428 and 708.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 953.02, 1,428 and 708.31 is: 1,061.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953.02 : 1,428 = 708.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953.02/1,428 = 708.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953.02x = 1,428 × 708.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953.02x = 1,011,466.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,011,466.68/953.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061.33
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