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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.22, 1,315.40 and 554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.22, 1,315.40 and 554.84 is: 765.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.22 : 1,315.40 = 554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.22/1,315.40 = 554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.22x = 1,315.40 × 554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.22x = 729,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,836.54/953.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.65

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