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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.64, 1,314.18 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.64, 1,314.18 and 677.16 is: 933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.64 : 1,314.18 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.64/1,314.18 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.64x = 1,314.18 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.64x = 889,910.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,910.13/953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.17

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