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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.30, 1,430.18 and 563.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.30, 1,430.18 and 563.62 is: 845.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.30 : 1,430.18 = 563.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.30/1,430.18 = 563.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.30x = 1,430.18 × 563.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.30x = 806,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,078.05/953.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.57

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