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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.64, 1,317.74 and 744.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.64, 1,317.74 and 744.35 is: 1,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.64 : 1,317.74 = 744.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.64/1,317.74 = 744.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.64x = 1,317.74 × 744.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.64x = 980,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,849.46/953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.53

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