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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.42, 1,315.89 and 692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.42, 1,315.89 and 692.19 is: 955.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.42 : 1,315.89 = 692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.42/1,315.89 = 692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.42x = 1,315.89 × 692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.42x = 910,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,847.46/953.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.35

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