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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.04, 1,316.40 and 734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.04, 1,316.40 and 734.64 is: 1,014.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.04 : 1,316.40 = 734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.04/1,316.40 = 734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.04x = 1,316.40 × 734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.04x = 967,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,080.10/953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.73

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