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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.64, 1,315.44 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.64, 1,315.44 and 757.08 is: 1,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.64 : 1,315.44 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.64/1,315.44 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.64x = 1,315.44 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.64x = 995,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,893.32/953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.31

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