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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.12, 1,315.36 and 719.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.12, 1,315.36 and 719.84 is: 993.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.12 : 1,315.36 = 719.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.12/1,315.36 = 719.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.12x = 1,315.36 × 719.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.12x = 946,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,848.74/953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.42

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