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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,316.23 and 555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,316.23 and 555.39 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,316.23 = 555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,316.23 = 555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,316.23 × 555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 731,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,020.98/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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