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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,316.12 and 692.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,316.12 and 692.01 is: 955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,316.12 = 692.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,316.12 = 692.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,316.12 × 692.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 910,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,764.74/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.31

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