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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.20, 1,427.30 and 767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.20, 1,427.30 and 767.12 is: 1,148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.20 : 1,427.30 = 767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.20/1,427.30 = 767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.20x = 1,427.30 × 767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.20x = 1,094,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,899.40/953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.66

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