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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.12, 1,316.40 and 731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.12, 1,316.40 and 731.60 is: 1,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.12 : 1,316.40 = 731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.12/1,316.40 = 731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.12x = 1,316.40 × 731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.12x = 963,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,078.24/953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.45

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