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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.07, 1,315.32 and 673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.07, 1,315.32 and 673.41 is: 929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.07 : 1,315.32 = 673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.07/1,315.32 = 673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.07x = 1,315.32 × 673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.07x = 885,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,749.64/953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.36

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