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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.04, 1,314.96 and 554.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.04, 1,314.96 and 554.77 is: 765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.04 : 1,314.96 = 554.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.04/1,314.96 = 554.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.04x = 1,314.96 × 554.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.04x = 729,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,500.36/953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.45

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