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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.15, 1,315.94 and 731.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.15, 1,315.94 and 731.66 is: 1,010.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.15 : 1,315.94 = 731.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.15/1,315.94 = 731.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.15x = 1,315.94 × 731.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.15x = 962,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,810.42/953.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.14

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