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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.34, 1,313.56 and 642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.34, 1,313.56 and 642.30 is: 884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.34 : 1,313.56 = 642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.34/1,313.56 = 642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.34x = 1,313.56 × 642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.34x = 843,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,699.59/953.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.99

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