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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,316.18 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,316.18 and 605.04 is: 834.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,316.18 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,316.18 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,316.18 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 796,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,341.55/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.95

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