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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,421.95 and 929.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,421.95 and 929.75 is: 1,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,421.95 = 929.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,421.95 = 929.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,421.95 × 929.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 1,322,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,049.81/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.15

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