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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.58, 1,317.03 and 674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.58, 1,317.03 and 674.52 is: 931.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.58 : 1,317.03 = 674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.58/1,317.03 = 674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.58x = 1,317.03 × 674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.58x = 888,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,363.08/953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.61

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