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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.16, 1,428.38 and 563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.16, 1,428.38 and 563.24 is: 844.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.16 : 1,428.38 = 563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.16/1,428.38 = 563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.16x = 1,428.38 × 563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.16x = 804,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,520.75/953.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.06

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