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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.11, 1,314.95 and 575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.11, 1,314.95 and 575.08 is: 793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.11 : 1,314.95 = 575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.11/1,314.95 = 575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.11x = 1,314.95 × 575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.11x = 756,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,195.28/953.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.40

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