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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,315.84 and 704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,315.84 and 704.48 is: 971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,315.84 = 704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,315.84 = 704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,315.84 × 704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 926,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,982.96/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.92

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