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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.20, 1,314.40 and 753.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.20, 1,314.40 and 753.69 is: 1,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.20 : 1,314.40 = 753.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.20/1,314.40 = 753.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.20x = 1,314.40 × 753.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.20x = 990,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,650.14/953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.29

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