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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.35, 1,317.29 and 734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.35, 1,317.29 and 734.19 is: 1,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.35 : 1,317.29 = 734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.35/1,317.29 = 734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.35x = 1,317.29 × 734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.35x = 967,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,141.15/953.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.47

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