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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.56, 1,320.88 and 934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.56, 1,320.88 and 934.12 is: 1,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.56 : 1,320.88 = 934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.56/1,320.88 = 934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.56x = 1,320.88 × 934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.56x = 1,233,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,860.43/953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.95

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