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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.04, 1,314.63 and 705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.04, 1,314.63 and 705 is: 972.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.04 : 1,314.63 = 705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.04/1,314.63 = 705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.04x = 1,314.63 × 705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.04x = 926,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,814.15/953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.48

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