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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.14, 1,315.23 and 704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.14, 1,315.23 and 704.60 is: 972.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.14 : 1,315.23 = 704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.14/1,315.23 = 704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.14x = 1,315.23 × 704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.14x = 926,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,711.06/953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.27

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