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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.56, 1,316.10 and 706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.56, 1,316.10 and 706.60 is: 975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.56 : 1,316.10 = 706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.56/1,316.10 = 706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.56x = 1,316.10 × 706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.56x = 929,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,956.26/953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.25

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