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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.06, 1,313.70 and 719.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.06, 1,313.70 and 719.78 is: 992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.06 : 1,313.70 = 719.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.06/1,313.70 = 719.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.06x = 1,313.70 × 719.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.06x = 945,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,574.99/953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.15

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