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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.59, 1,315.52 and 743.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.59, 1,315.52 and 743.41 is: 1,025.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.59 : 1,315.52 = 743.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.59/1,315.52 = 743.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.59x = 1,315.52 × 743.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.59x = 977,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,967.01/953.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.56

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