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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.46, 1,315.84 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.46, 1,315.84 and 555.24 is: 766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.46 : 1,315.84 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.46/1,315.84 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.46x = 1,315.84 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.46x = 730,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,607.00/953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.27

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