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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.69, 1,430.89 and 515.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.69, 1,430.89 and 515.43 is: 773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.69 : 1,430.89 = 515.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.69/1,430.89 = 515.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.69x = 1,430.89 × 515.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.69x = 737,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,523.63/953.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.34

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