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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.04, 1,431.96 and 606.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.04, 1,431.96 and 606.53 is: 911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.04 : 1,431.96 = 606.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.04/1,431.96 = 606.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.04x = 1,431.96 × 606.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.04x = 868,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,526.70/953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.32

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