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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.38, 1,431.12 and 666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.38, 1,431.12 and 666.10 is: 999.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.38 : 1,431.12 = 666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.38/1,431.12 = 666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.38x = 1,431.12 × 666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.38x = 953,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,269.03/953.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.88

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