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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,429.92 and 770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,429.92 and 770.40 is: 1,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,429.92 = 770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,429.92 = 770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,429.92 × 770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 1,101,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,610.37/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.60

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