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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.38, 1,315.64 and 673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.38, 1,315.64 and 673.32 is: 929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.38 : 1,315.64 = 673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.38/1,315.64 = 673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.38x = 1,315.64 × 673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.38x = 885,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,846.72/953.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.16

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