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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,429.20 and 514.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,429.20 and 514.83 is: 771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,429.20 = 514.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,429.20 = 514.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,429.20 × 514.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 735,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,795.04/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.78

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